About

As a therapist, I create a warm, safe, nonjudgmental environment for people to be able to open up and share their feelings and make sense of what is troubling them. I strive to empower people and help them realize the strength and potential they possess. My experience has prepared me well to be able to interact and connect with a wide variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I have 21 years experience working in the mental health field, 18 years of which as a therapist. I have a great deal of experience focusing on areas like relationship issues, parenting, communication skills, mood management, and conflict resolution. In my practice, I utilize a number of theoretical orientations and therapy styles, as I find that different techniques work with different people. I primarily draw from humanistic, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral, and solutions focused theories. My approach to therapy is meeting the client where they're at, I follow your lead. I begin by asking questions to get a sense of what kinds of things you're struggling with, and see if we can figure out a direction we want to move in. We go at a pace that you're comfortable with. Sometimes just having someone to talk with to help you identify and process your feelings can provide some relief, especially if there's a lot of stuff bottled up. Then we can work toward identifying areas of your life that you're not satisfied with, and develop some basic goals to drive our work together.

*Please note that I currently only have availability Monday - Friday in the mornings/early afternoons.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Years in Practice

15 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 24642 Verify CA
LCSW LCS 24642 Verify CA

Practice Locations

27955 Smyth Dr Ste 101

Valencia, CA 91355-4037

Phone Number: (323) 205-0730

Fax Number: (818) 366-6901

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