About

Hi,

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the helping profession for over 25 years. This has been a second career for me and the journey has been both personally and professionally rewarding!

I have taken a nontraditional career path to become a social worker. I started my first career in the entertainment business and then went on a path of personal introspection and growth to become a social worker. My myriad of professional experiences in both the public and private sectors have equipped me with a unique set of skills, a wealth of knowledge, and clinical expertise to aid others in developing life-long wellness.

As a seasoned professional, I try not to take myself too seriously. I see every client as a colleague bringing their personal knowledge to our working relationship. Clients are always their own personal expert. Therefore, my approach to therapy is always supportive and respectful and strength-based. Growth and behavioral health can only be achieved by working together from a positive position and the client making a conscious decision to want to change. This will bring about personal growth.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Male

Client Focus

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

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

28 years

Languages

  • English

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 22300 Verify CA

Practice Locations

16260 Ventura Blvd. Ll30

Encino, CA 91436

Phone Number: (818) 990-5906

Fax Number: (818) 893-9464

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