In-Person and Virtual Therapy in California

Counseling for Adults, Couples, and Military Personnel.

Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, struggling with relationships, or simply not feeling like yourself, I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth. With a multicultural perspective and a compassionate approach, I provide tailored therapy to meet your unique needs.

Credentials & Experience

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Served over 200 clients in more than five years of experience.

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Earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Counseling.

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Trained in Gottman Couples Therapy, the leading evidence-based approach.

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EMDR trained, a powerful therapy for addressing trauma and emotional challenges

In-Person & Virtual Therapy Offerings

Individual Therapy

In individual work with adults and older teens facing anxiety, depression, confidence issues, family conflict, and life transitions, I will help you identify the underlying feelings and unspoken needs contributing to your symptoms. By drawing from various therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT and attachment-based theories, I will guide you toward a deeper understanding of your symptoms and help you achieve clarity. Each session will be approached with empathy, active listening, compassion, and humor, fostering a safe and supportive environment to help you reach your desired outcomes.

Couples Therapy

I use the Gottman Method, the only evidence-based couples therapy, to help couples build and maintain strong, healthy relationships. By developing personalized plans, I guide couples in strengthening their emotional connection, improving communication, and resolving conflicts effectively. My focus is on each couple’s unique strengths and challenges, providing the tools needed for lasting positive change and a fulfilling relationship.

Grounded in Gottman principles, I create an empathetic, non-judgmental space that encourages open dialogue and vulnerability. Whether facing communication challenges, trust issues, or seeking a deeper emotional bond, I offer tailored support to help you overcome obstacles and cultivate a more loving, fulfilling connection.

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured psychotherapy designed to alleviate distress from traumatic memories. It's effective for treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, addiction, and self-esteem issues. EMDR involves focusing on traumatic memories while undergoing bilateral stimulation, often through eye movements, which reduces the vividness and emotional intensity of those memories. By addressing the root causes of trauma, EMDR helps reprocess these memories, offering a path to healing and recovery.

Together, we will gently explore your past, build upon the internal strength and resiliency you already possess, and help you feel safe and confident again.

Military Personnel, Spouses, & Families

Military culture is distinct and comes with its own set of challenges that are often unique to service members and their families. The military environment is built on principles like discipline, hierarchy, and a strong sense of duty and camaraderie. While these values foster resilience and a close-knit community, they can also create unique struggles. Service members often face frequent relocations, long deployments, and the demands of a lifestyle that can be physically and emotionally taxing. The pressure to maintain composure and meet high standards, along with the potential for exposure to traumatic experiences, can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, marital distress, and other mental health challenges. Additionally, the transition back to civilian life can be difficult, as the skills and mindset developed in the military don’t always align seamlessly with those needed in the civilian world. 

Drawing on my personal and clinical experience, and with an understanding of the unique aspects of military life, I will use a solution-focused approach combined with gentle confrontation to challenge and guide you toward self-awareness. I am here to support you as you navigate your healing journey.

I offer support for:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma/PTSD/Combat

  • Sexual abuse

  • Addiction

  • Video Game Addiction

  • Sexual Addiction

  • ADHD

  • OCD

  • Bipolar

  • Grief & Loss

  • Anger Management

  • Self Esteem

  • Family and relationship Issues

  • Divorce 

  • Parenting

  • Spirituality

  • Life Transitions

Therapy types & modalities:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Trauma Informed Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Psychodynamic Therapy 

  • Attachment Theory

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI).

  • Gottman Couples Therapy

  • Eye Movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

Your healing journey begins here...

Book a free call today to explore how I can support you on your journey to well-being.