Personal Statement
As clinical psychologist and a marriage and family therapist I use an integrative approach to a broad range of personal issues. Tailoring each session to your specific needs and style I can assist you in discovering new and more effective ways of managing life's stresses, anxieties, and bumps in the road. I believe, and it has been well documented, that successful therapy depends strongly on a good relationship and bond between client and therapist.
I will work towards providing each client a safe and nurturing environment in which to explore the possibilities of change and growth that will foster a better life. I strongly believe that therapy should be client centered, demystified, flexible and transparent. My approaches, ideas, opinions and applications will be open and honestly discussed as a part of building the kind of rapport that fosters healthy growth.
The first step is the most difficult, let's talk on the phone and see where that step can lead for you.
Client Focus (Age)
- Adults
Therapy Specialties
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Narcissistic Personality
- Obsessive Compulsive
- Pain Management
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Bowen Theory
- Conflict Resolution Therapy
- Existential
- Exposure Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Jungian
- Motivational Interviewing
- Process Oriented Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
- Group
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Anthem
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Health Net
- Integrated Health Plan
- Magellan
- MHN
- Optum
- PacifiCare
- United Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- ValueOptions
- WellPoint
Years in Practice
20+ years
Services Fee
- Therapy Session $150-$200
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Licenses
| License Name | License | State | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) | Psy18158 | CA | 2002 |
| Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) | MFT22157 | CA | 1986 |
Certifications
| Name | Year |
|---|---|
| Board Certified Professional Counselor (BCPC) | 2010 |
| Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) | 1996 |
| Certified Family Court Mediator (CFCM) | 1996 |
Associations
| Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| American Psychological Association (APA) | 1986-Present |
| American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) | 1986-Present |
| California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) | 1984-Present |
| American Society for Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) | 2016-Present |
| American Psychotherapy Association (APA) | 2005-Present |
| California Psychological Association (CPA) | 1987-Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant International University-Los Angeles | PhD | Clinical Psychology | 1992 |
| California State University, Norhridge | MA | Educational Psychology - Marriage and Family Counseling | 1985 |
| California State University, Northridge | MA | Special Major - psychology, kenisiology, and art - Expressive Arts Therapy | 1977 |
| California State University, Northridge | BA | Fine Art | 1973 |
Languages
- English
Office Address
Vista Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy
Additional Offices:
4418 Vineland Ave, Suite 102
Toluca Lake, California 91602
Hours Of Operation
| Monday | 7:00AM-6:30PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00AM-4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00AM-7:30PM |
| Thursday | 7:00AM-4:30PM |
| Friday | 7:00AM-5:30PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
