About

I am licensed in California with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping individuals and families with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief/loss and parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

I have extensive training and experience teaching young adults and parents, about attachment and parenting styles. I assist couples and parents work through family conflict and understand where it stems from. Knowing and processing past family dynamics can help decipher and break cycles that are passed down from generations. Negative behavior patterns, can create toxic relationships with peers, parents and partners.

I help parents instill positive discipline to foster safety, love and understanding. These are the building blocks in helping children achieve emotional intelligence. This also helps them become well-rounded young adults who can auto-discipline and be supportive parents to future generations.

Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Parenting
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

14 years

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

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

Credentials

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 28417 Verify CA

Practice Locations

1533 Euclid St

Santa Monica, CA 90404-3306

Phone Number: (310) 451-9747

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