Services
- Individual
- Adolescent/Teen
- Group
About My Clients
At ToBeYou Psychotherapy Practice, I am dedicated to helping you find the best version of yourself using integrative and evidence-based treatment methods. It is my goal to help you find your personal strengths and help you build on them. I am passionate about working with teens and adults from all different backgrounds who are struggling with Mental Health issues, are looking for personal growth, or are trying figure out some of life’s challenges.
My Background and Approach
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been licensed in the State of California as a LCSW #69543 since 2015. Originally from the Netherlands, I moved to the United States in 2009 after meeting my husband abroad. I am Bi-lingual in Dutch and English. I have been working in the social service field since 1999 in both the Netherlands and the United States. I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Avans University in the Netherlands and a Master's degree in Social Work from California State University San Bernardino. I am trained in evidenced based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I specialize in Trauma treatment using evidence-based approaches like, Written Exposure Therapy (WET), and Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I often use an eclectic approach to help you reach your goals.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
“ Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are gonna get” The movie Forrest Gump However we can have some control on how we respond to the things life throws at us. That is where therapy can help you find the most effective way to deal with life’s stressors.