About
My area of concentration is supporting people who are managing any of the following:
social issues (peer pressure, aggression, isolation, vitimization)
anger, sadness & depression
stress & anxiety
learning differences & difficulties
grief & loss
divorce & separation
substance use
self-harm
career & education decision making
adjustment to a new life situation
I use a combination of modalities, tailoring my approach to each individual. I use role-play, art projects, mindfulness and relaxation practice in my counseling practice, as well as traditional talk-therapy. I rely heavily on cognitive-behavioral therapy tools and hold a solution-oriented perspective. Together, with my client and their family, we begin by understanding present realities and then proceed to goal-setting.
Above all, I respect a client's motivation to change and am deliberate about setting goals with their full-agreement and collaboration. At times these goals may be at odds with what a parent determines, and I work with the family towards a mutually-acceptable agreement.
Systems therapy is also a critical part of my practice, meaning each young person is a part of a family system and does not operate in a vacuum . Behavioral patterns, living circumstances, unspoken rules and truths, family secrets and shared traumatic experiences have great impact on a young persons' functioning. It is my hope that the family members of my clients join our sessions as needed in order to maximize our therapeutic potential.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Depression
- Grief
- LGBTQ Issues
- Life Coaching
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Years in Practice
16 years
Languages
- English
- Spanish
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 | 61731 Verify | CA |
Practice Locations
1673 8th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122-3717
Phone Number: (646) 894-8251