About

Are you looking to change your life? Are you ready to make changes now? I invite you to begin this journey with me. I want to help you build on your strengths to get the results you desire. I have more than 30 years of experience promoting cultural competence in mental health, behavioral health, schools, primary care, hospitals, senior centers, re-entry programs, and organizations to enhance inclusive business operations and innovation while reducing anxiety, depression, pain management, and transitions, and in urban, rural and suburban communities. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Consultant, and Community Advocate, I have directed policies and procedures, implements strategic plans for students, teachers, families, and administrators to address the diverse needs in schools, program design, facilitated hundreds of prevention workshops, program evaluation, leadership development, staff engagement and satisfaction, risk management and cultivates ways to maximize excellence for continuous quality improvements and Best Practices for clients. I have a Master of Science in Counseling, specializing in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from San Diego State University, certifications in How to Plan, Implement & Sustain Intergenerational Programs, Geriatric Mental Health, and Primary Care Behavioral Health. I look forward to meeting you to create solutions for success!

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Client Focus

  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Family Systems
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing

Modality

  • Family
  • Individuals

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • San Diego State University, Master's in Counseling
  • San Diego State University (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
LMFT 115892 Verify CA

Practice Locations

8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 360

La Mesa, CA 91942-6103

Phone Number: (858) 279-1223

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