EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
I earned my Bachelors of Science in Business and Management from the University of Redlands, California, in 1992. I received my Paralegal Certificate (ABA Approved) from UCLA, in 1995. I earned my Masters in Clinical Psychology (MFT program) from Antioch University, Los Angeles, California, in 2011. I earned a Life Coach Certification from Elite Life Coach in 2011. I was licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 2017, and I have worked as an MFT for the last eight years. I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D) at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, in Los Angeles, California.
WHO DO I WORK WITH?
I work with adult individuals and couples, residing in California, who are dealing with anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, substance abuse, career concerns, and relationship and family issues. I also work with couples who are seeking to improve their communication skills. Many clients do not have the time to attend therapy in-person, or they live in remote areas and do not have access to therapists in their locale. Therefore, I provide online video therapy on a confidential (HIPAA compliant) website.
HOW CAN I HELP YOU?
I help my clients learn coping skills for dealing with anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. I also help my clients improve their communication and relationship skills. Additionally, I utilize motivational techniques so that my clients can make changes in their careers and lives. Most importantly, I provide empathy, compassion, and hope to my clients.
I use a variety of methods including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychology, as well as the above-mentioned motivational techniques.
If you would like to learn more about individual therapy, or couples therapy, please see my Contact page.