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I am a Licensed EMDR Therapist, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. With over 18 years of experience, I have honed my therapeutic approaches to produce rapid results by developing behavioral exercises which change perceptions and increase life satisfaction. My aim is to promote hope, instill motivation, and create a safe place to explore underlying issues causing discontent. I have experience working in both public and private sectors treating a wide variety of mental disorders. I graduated at the top of my class from California State University, Fullerton receiving prestigious honors for research conducted on cognitive behavioral therapy approaches.
My approach
I utilize evidenced based cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and motivational interviewing.
My focus
I have extensive experience treating depression, trauma, anxiety, addiction, anger management, bipolar disorder, ADHD, marital discord, grief, co-dependency, employment/career dissatisfaction, and coping with partners and children struggling with addiction and mental disorders.
My communication style
Session conversations are non-judgmental and non-confrontational utilizing a variety of reflective listening techniques, introspective questioning, and empathetic summarization to build a therapeutic alliance of trust and mutual respect.
My journey to mental healthcare
My passion for helping people began when a family member committed suicide confounding my assumptions of meaning and reason. This experience sent me on a quest to understand why certain people are not able to find peace and happiness no matter how much circumstances change.
My goals for you
Treatment goals are developed using research-based interventions involving behavioral exercises designed to challenge negative core beliefs. Through careful exploration of personal experiences, my goal is to help uncover how your self-perception and assumptions of others have gradually become distorted causing self-sabotage. My therapy process will help you understand how to identify, develop, and practice coping skills that can be used after the therapy experience is over.
My first session with you
Our first session will include a pleasant conversation exploring past experiences that may be affecting emotional well-being. Together we will identify your personal strengths, needs, and therapeutic preferences so that we can develop highly effective approaches.
