Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
Whether your life has been flipped up side down or you are just feeling that something is not right – we can all use some extra support and gain insight from an objective lens. In the midst of difficulties, often times the people we think would always be there for us or understand, are not able to meet those needs. Most of us do not know how to cope with emotions effectively and I would love to help you on your journey to emotional well-being.
My Background and Approach
I am personable, trauma/ addition informed, and use an eclectic approach of various therapies including Intensive Short term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, TEAM-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My work experience includes UCSD Outpatient Psychiatry, Kaiser Addiction Medicine, North County Serenity House Outpatient Program, and La Jolla Recovery in primarily an outpatient setting. I have also completed various post-graduate intensive clinical trainings – Certified TEAM CBT Therapist L2, AEDP Therapist L1, Certified Financial Social Worker. I have a previous career in rehabilitation and physical therapy which makes me particular suited to understand comorbid medical issues as well as the emotional stress of taking care of a loved one with medical issues.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
The worldwide pandemic has affected people in different ways, but all have suffered some degree of isolation and loss. I believe that therapy support is immeasurably helpful and necessary in a grief illiterate culture. I have a passion for helping clients to find more adaptive ways to manage mental health symptoms and truly believe in the importance of self awareness and personal growth. I love my orange tabby feline with all my heart, advocate for species appropriate animal nutrition on my spare time, and recently started postcard swapping.