About
"You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -A.A. Milne We all struggle at times to see our inner strengths and capabilities due to the life experiences which have shaped us. I work in the belief that we each have everything we need to achieve a fulfilled and successful life already present within us; sometimes we just need a little help accessing it. Using a multi-modality approach I encourage my clients to work in the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring us to self awareness, acceptance, and lasting change. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and enjoy working with numerous client populations focusing on their individual needs, strengths, differences, and challenges. Among my areas of expertise are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting, relational, and marital issues. I began my working career as an EMT in pre-hospital and Emergency Room settings. The desire to further my education and better serve my community led me to pursue becoming an LMFT. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandman University and a Master’s degree in Psychology with a dual emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Counseling from Brandman University. I have additional training and experience in Clinical Pastoral Education from the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy at David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base and have worked in both residential treatment and clinical settings. I have four sons and two grandchildren. In my off time I enjoy spending time in nature, photography, and attending baseball games with my husband of 23 years.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
White
Client Focus
- Children (6 To 10)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Career Counseling
- Eating Disorders
- Stress
- Substance Use
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Person Centered/Rogerian
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Couples Therapy
- Couples
- Family
- Individuals
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare
Education
- University of Massachusetts Global, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and Clinical Counseling
- University of Massachusetts Global (Bachelor's)
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 106H00000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist
Credentials
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
Marriage & Family Therapist | AMFT111759 Verify | CA |
Practice Locations
313 Kendal St Ste B
Vacaville, CA 95688-3960
Phone Number: (707) 330-7904