About

With over 10 years of expertise in multiple evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic, trauma-informed care, relational, mindfulness-based, and existential, I work with clients to build a toolbox to manage their mental health. My approach I take a positive approach with a humanistic view to enable learning about mental health while acknowledging individual strengths and barriers. I have a passion for empowering self-awareness to build an understanding of individual needs and life improvements. My focus I enjoy working with a diverse population with various mental health needs. My experience ranges from adolescent students to aging retired adults. I provide therapeutic services to address anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, substance abuse, divorce, domestic violence, trauma, adjustment to major life events, loss, grief, communication skills, and interpersonal relationship issues. My communication style As a partner in a client’s mental health journey, I embody the fusion of experience, expertise, and empathy, providing a beacon of support to individuals, couples, and families seeking to overcome challenges and embrace positive change. My journey to mental healthcare My personal and comprehensive journey to becoming a therapist has been to provide a genuine experience to motivate healthy change aligned with your personal values, beliefs, and goals. My goals for you Using an empowerment approach to support clients, together we explore strengths, symptoms, and stressors as markers toward reducing suffering and ultimately increasing life fulfillment and improving overall well-being. My first session with you My methodology for therapy is dynamic and adaptable, tailored to the unique needs of each individual, couple, or family.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: New Alternatives, Inc.

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Client Focus

  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Substance Use

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Person Centered/Rogerian
  • Psychodynamic

Modality

  • Individuals

Education

  • University of Arizona, Master's in Counseling

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

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

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
AMFT IMF 79865 Verify CA

Practice Locations

17701 San Pasqual Valley Rd

Escondido, CA 92025-5301

Phone Number: (760) 233-6003

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