About

Hello there, I'm Heather :) I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and am licensed in California with 16 years of professional work experience. I am enthusiastic about the therapeutic process and I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My theoretical orientation can be described as eclectic, using techniques from various models of therapy as deemed appropriate for the current treatment and client. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! My approach I am client-centered and utilize most from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as I assist clients in exploring and expressing thoughts, feelings/emotions, and behaviors in an attempt to identify maladaptive patterns contributing to distress. Based on needs of each individual, other common theoretical approaches I utilize: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-focused, Strengths-based My focus I frequently collaborate and connect with clients dealing with issues of Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Communication Problems, Family Conflict, Grief, Relationship Issues, LGBTQia, Social Isolation/loneliness, Life Purpose, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Trauma, Immigration. Sleep Additional areas of focus that I specialize in Post-traumatic Stress, Bipolar Disorder, Couples Therapy, Domestic Violence, Panic, Personality Disorders, Self-Harm, Sexual Trauma, Substance Use My communication style I believe therapeutic rapport is the most important dynamic in therapy and this is done by us establishing a mutually trusting and respectful helping relationship.