Clinical BACKGROUND

I am Psychotherapist and Love & Relationship Coach. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (LMFT #106855). I have received training in treatment of couples and individuals experiencing relational distress as a result of relationship problems, attachment wounds, generational trauma, and societal expectations. My theoretical approach is humanistic, person-centered and trauma-informed. I have specialized training in and use the following modalities in my therapeutic work:

Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Individual Cognitive Behavior Therapy (I-CBT)

Clinical Specialties

One of my greatest passions is helping others get to a place where they can welcome and confidently participate in fulfilling and loving relationships. I specialize in treating problems related to interpersonal distress:

• depression

• divorce or break ups

• pre-marital concerns

• infidelity

• jealousy

• low self-esteem

• relationship difficulties for first time parents

• high-conflict relationships

Therapeutic Style

Kind, direct, and conversational. I’m not just your therapist telling you what to do and asking how you feel. I’m here to connect with you, I’m here to be HUMAN with you.

Change is not possible without insight and self-awareness. I’m going to help you get to know yourself. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Therapy with me is a two-way street. It is a collaborative relationship of give and take. Sometimes the best work happens when we aren’t trying so hard, when we can just openly share and discuss topics of interest.

We will work together to discover different perspectives. We will focus on the forest AND the trees, because they both matter. Sometimes, I will challenge you and push you, because I know you can handle it. Let’s join through the truth to create the change you are looking for or to obtain the clarity you need to move forward.