About

Hello. My therapeutic approach honors the past but points to now, and to the future. My goal for you is the, "restoration of self" before the pain, with more happiness, and higher functioning in all aspects of your life. Together we will walk through your struggles, and we will come to the other side back to who you are; stronger, happier, and better able to deal with this thing called life. whether is it for you, as a couple, or family. Give yourself a chance to reclaim who you are and want to be. My approach Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behaviral Therapy, EMDR, Adlerain, Experiential, Attachment, Solution Focussed, Imago, Gottman. My focus I work individuals, families, and couples. I also work with adolescents and Adoption related issues such as attachment. My communication style You will find me empathetic but direct. Working with me will feel challenging yet you will know that I am with you on this journey you are on. My journey to therapy I have witnessed how painful events and memories when left untreated can create a life of despair, uncertainty, and low self esteem. Witnessing these became my driving force to be a therapist. My goals for you Homework and progress summaries fueled by a gentle but firm push. My first session with you Our first will be 15 minutes of getting to know each other then we are jumping into the deep end of the pool.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Client Focus

  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Adoption
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Codependency

Treatment Orientation

  • Adlerian
  • Attachment-based
  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)

Modality

  • Couples

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Hope International University, Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling

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 53926 Verify CA

Practice Locations

17111 Beach Blvd Ste 203

Huntington Beach, CA 92647-5978

Phone Number: (714) 968-2427

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