Personal Statement

I can say with great confidence that you are not alone in your challenges, and that you don't have to carry your burden by yourself. With patience and persistence, my clients cultivate greater confidence and self-esteem, richer relationships, and more emotional balance and health. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. Because of this, I provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental environment- a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want.

My focuses include sex therapy and couples work. I have completed trainings in Gottman Therapy, and have received extensive acknowledgement for my work within the sexual health field, including being voted as the San Francisco Bay Area AASECT leader.

Together we will set specific and measurable goals, highlight your strengths, resources and positive aspects of your life, as well as be reflective and openly curious about the difficulties you are experiencing. I tailor counseling to fit your needs, versus applying a "one size fits all" approach.

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Client Focus (Age)

  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Entitlement
  • Infertility
  • Internet Addiction
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Art Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person Centered/Rogerian
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relationship Development Interventions
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Systems Theory/Therapy

Modality

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Group

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Out Of Network

Years in Practice

7 years

Services Fee

  • Therapy Session $80-$150

Payments Accepted

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Videos

YouTube Video

Licenses

License Name License State Year
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 80126 CA 2014

Certifications

Name Year
Certified Sex Therapist (CST) 2010

Associations

Name Duration
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) 2007
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) 2008
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) 2014
Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) 2016

Publications

Title Publication Year
8 Tips for Couples Enjoying Their First Vacation Together Womanista 2016
7 Signs You're with the Wrong Partner Womanista 2016
Can Having A Baby Solve Marital Infidelity The Hudsucker 2016
Taking the Ex Out of Sex EXholics 2015
How to Be A Great Ex After A Breakup EXholics 2015
Can You Have A Happy Marriage Without Sex The Hudsucker 2014

Education

School Degree Major Year
Santa Clara University MACounseling Psychology, Health Emphasis2010
UCLA BASociology2007
California Institute of Integral Studies PhDHuman Sexuality

Office Address


Risso Counseling

Risso Counseling

120 N El Camino Real

San Mateo, California 94401

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