About

Do you feel like nothing you do is ever right or that you have to put yourself last to make sure everyone else in your life is taken care of? Maybe you’ve been struggling with self-criticism or setting appropriate boundaries, either with yourself or with others. Life is hard enough without us getting in our own way. You deserve to live a life that is in line with your values or priorities; a life filled with joy and success, however, you want to define it. I help people see their true potential and to use their strengths to make changes in their lives. I also help people learn to live in the present moment and to find peace in the current situations they find themselves in. I work with older teens and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, eating disorders, assertiveness/boundary setting, self-criticism, and family/relationship conflicts. I use a blend of many different therapy approaches; my focus is on finding what works for you. I only see clients over video so that therapy can happen around your busy life and in a place where you feel comfortable. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I graduated with my master’s degree in social work in 2016. I also hold bachelor's degrees in psychology and multicultural queer studies. In my free time, I enjoy reading, cuddling with my cat, and going on walks with my wife and dog.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Client Focus

  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches

Insurance

  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • California State University, Monterey Bay, Master's in Social Work

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 104100000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
Social Worker 106380 Verify CA

Practice Locations

842 Central Avenue

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone Number: (831) 607-9725

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