Services
About My Clients
I work with individuals from all walks of life and specialize working with the BIPOC community. I work with teens and adults who may be seeking therapy to process childhood trauma, generational trauma, improve and implement healthy boundaries, and/or strengthen relationships with themselves and/or others. I work with couples and families through an attachment/relational lens to help you identify and step out of the negative cycles so that you may find your to secure emotional connections.
My Background and Approach
I graduated with my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology at California State University, Long Beach and completed my practicum at Long Beach Trauma Recovery Center, where I received training to provide evidence-based therapies to diverse survivors of trauma, violence, and crime. My training includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET). My therapeutic approach is culturally centered and integrates attachment theory, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapy, and mindfulness, which can be tailored to what resonates with you and helps you move closer to your goals.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe in holistic wellness that includes the mind, body, and soul and offer faith-based therapy to those who would like to include their faith/spirituality. What exactly this looks like is up to you! No matter where you are on your faith journey this is a safe space to explore, ask questions, process mixed emotions that may arise from church hurt and/or purity culture. In this space you do not have to choose between therapy and theology, instead we combine strengths from both to help you thrive through life’s stressors. I hold a compassionate, non-judgmental, down-to-earth, and reflective space where you can come as you are and be gently challenged for growth. I welcome those who are new to therapy or have been here before. Healing is not always a linear process and no matter what your process may look like, I would be honored to be a part of your journey. Employed and Supervised by Rich Painter, LMFT #114765