About

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, my utmost passion lies in assisting clients in overcoming challenges and guiding them toward a more fulfilling life experience. My approach My approach is warm and caring, with attention to my client’s unique needs, past experiences, and aspirations. I incorporate methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focussed Therapy, to support healing and growth. My focus My practice specializes in helping those struggling with past traumas, relational issues, and life transitions. I believe that everyone should feel safe and comfortable in therapy, regardless of their background, identity, or beliefs. I welcome and support individuals from all walks of life. My communication style My communication style is open and engaging. I create a welcoming and safe place to talk and to be heard. My journey to therapy My journey to becoming a therapist was long and convoluted, including other careers and raising children. Finally, in later life, I have arrived. This is my passion. I take great pride in being a trusted partner in my clients' journeys, and my goal is to make a meaningful and lasting impact on their lives. My goals for you From the outset of therapy, I help clients develop goals and a desired outcome for therapy. We continue to work collaboratively to modify and assess our progress throughout our time together. My first session with you The main focus of our first session is developing comfort. I ask questions and I encourage you to ask me questions. We start the process of getting to know each other, and to begin discovering how we might best approach the concerns that brought you into therapy.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Client Focus

  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Men's Issues
  • Self Esteem

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Existential
  • Humanistic

Modality

  • Couples

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • California State University, Chico, Master's in Counseling Psychology
  • California State University, Chico (Bachelor's)

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licenses

Name License Number State
Counselor 130853 Verify CA

Practice Locations

95 Declaration Dr Ste 5

Chico, CA 95973-4916

Phone Number: (530) 343-8834

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