About

I've been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 14 years and love what I do. I approach all my clients with empathy and compassion whatever reason they are seeking therapy. I have been trained specifically to work with couples, relationships, and individuals suffering from addiction, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, Bipolar, PTSD, infidelity, and grief. I want my clients to achieve results including greater independence, symptom reduction, and general quality of life. I know that no single approach is right for everyone, so I bring a wide range of approaches and modalities including Cognitive Behavioral therapy CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy DBT, Solution-focused therapy, Brief therapy, and Motivational interviewing. My educational background includes secondary training in DBT. Master’s from the University of Southern California with a Children’s and Family focus. BA from Cal State Los Angeles. I use many therapeutic approaches, but nonjudgmental and honest supportive communication is my foundation. My approach My approach to therapy is eclectic and depending what are your core issues you bring in. I assess what approaches can yield optimal results while maintaining your motivation to grow and change. I start with person-centered and positive psychology allowing opportunity for processing in a safe judgment-free space. With my individual clients, I tend to use CBT, Behavior Therapy, Humanistic Therapy as well as solution-focused therapy. My focus I love to work with individuals balancing and struggling with their anxiety, depression, grief, and PTSD trying to build a new better normal. Helping my clients regain control and move away from substance use is a core area of focus as I have seen the devastation drug use can cause and the power of healing. I also enjoy working with couples and helping them negotiate life events, restart communication, and find commitment again.