About

I am licensed in California with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients (adults, teens and children including very young children birth to age 5) with trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored without fear of judgment. I will honor and embrace all of who you and will offer great respect and appreciation to all areas of identity and diversity that make you YOU.

I do not use a cookie-cutter approach to therapy. You and your situation, background and needs are completely unique to you. Together, we will figure out the path forward through the challenges and difficulties you face. All my expertise will be in service to helping you be the person and have the life and relationships you seek to experience.

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

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

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

Therapy Specialties

  • Adoption
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Existential
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Years in Practice

16 years

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 49587 Verify CA
LMFT MFC 49587 Verify CA

Practice Locations

998 Meridian Ave

San Jose, CA 95126-4082

Phone Number: (408) 309-7859

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