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About My Clients
At some point in their lives, most people encounter periods of difficulty, change and transition; when personal issues affect their work or relationships. Families are under a great deal of stress in today’s world, more so today than ever. Seeking out therapy can be a difficult decision. Recognizing the need for additional support is a sign of strength and courage. Finding the right therapist, one that listens to your concerns, understands your challenges, and genuinely connects with you is key.
My Background and Approach
I have a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego, did my internship with Children's Hospital of San Diego, specializing in psychiatric social work with children and adolescents. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with many years of experience and specialized training in PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depressive disorders. I work with children and adolescents, individuals, couples, and families coping with interpersonal, couples partnerships, problematic relationships, family conflict, and parenting difficulties in a non-judgmental and compassionate manner. My therapy approaches are Cognitive Behavioral, Relational Emotive Behavioral, Trauma, EMDR, Emotionally-Focused, Brief Solution-Focused, Family Systems, Child's Play, Art Therapy, Sand Tray, and Attachment Therapy.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be honorable, to be compassionate. It is, after all, to matter: to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.