About

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who completed my undergraduate in Theater from USIU, Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Bethel Seminary/University-San Diego, CA, and am currently pursuing my doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. I have worked with adolescents and families for over 15 years with a focus on Trauma, Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, and other mental health issues. I have provided crisis prevention counseling to adolescents and their families in effort to circumvent re-admittance to inpatient settings. I have facilitated groups for women, transitional age youth, and individuals with relationship challenges.

My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, dialectical behavioral therapeutic interventions, and other therapeutic modalities. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs

I have a passion for seeing people live a fulfilled and victorious life.

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: New Alternatives, Inc.

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Client Focus

  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Northcentral University, PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • Bethel University, San Diego, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

Years in Practice

15 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 106H00000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist

Credentials

  • Master of Arts (MA)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT 203664 Verify TX
LMFT 53482 Verify CA
Marriage & Family Therapist IMF49834 Verify CA

Practice Locations

17701 San Pasqual Valley Rd

Escondido, CA 92025-5301

Phone Number: (760) 741-4300

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