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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Click HereClient 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
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Licenses
License Name | License | State | Year |
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) | 80126 | CA | 2014 |
Certifications
Name | Year |
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Certified Sex Therapist (CST) | 2010 |
Associations
Name | Duration |
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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 |
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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 |
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Santa Clara University | MA | Counseling Psychology, Health Emphasis | 2010 |
UCLA | BA | Sociology | 2007 |
California Institute of Integral Studies | PhD | Human Sexuality |
Office Address
Risso Counseling
120 N El Camino Real
San Mateo, California 94401