Services
- Individual
- Couples
About My Clients
I provide psychotherapy for couples and individuals 18 years old and up with high functioning depression and anxiety. I utilize emotion-focused therapy in working with couples and a combination of emotion-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy and solution-focused therapy for individuals. My work with clients is collaborative which means sharing feedback and suggestions. What you can expect from me include asking evocative questions, reflecting and deepening emotions.
My Background and Approach
I earned my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in Sacramento, CA. I have worked at Pathways under the STAY Process program in Orange County from 2016-2019 serving transitional aged youths who are struggling with severe mental illnesses and ran a trauma group. I currently work with individuals who are struggling with low motivation, low self-esteem, past trauma, perfectionism, impostor syndrome and feeling lost. My goal with clients is to deepen emotions which drives behavior. Once clients become aware of this, clients can then start to break away from their negative patterns and achieve their goals. I have training in emotion-focused therapy for couples and have completed the EFT Externship and the Core Skills Training. I work with couples to increase intimacy, emotional connection and love by breaking away from their negative interactional cycle, sharing fears with each other and healing from past wounds.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe in the power of emotions. It is what makes us human. Unfortunately, many people shut down their emotions and wonder why they are not happy. Perhaps it is because they have learned to be ashamed of their own emotions. When we are not able to express ourselves, we are not able to meet our needs and wants and instead become victims to some form of depression and/or anxiety. Emotions communicate something very important to us but we miss it when we shut it down. I am here to assist you in connecting with who you are so you can live out your true authentic self. If you believe that you are ready for this new journey, I would be honored to be part of your journey. I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have.