Services
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
I know a lot of people are scared of going to counseling and when you look for someone you want a quality therapist that wants to help without making you feel worse than you already do. I work with people from all backgrounds. If you are looking for someone that uses scientific approaches, without workbooks, and empowers their clients, then you've come to the right area. All are welcomed regardless of identity or spirituality.
My Background and Approach
I like to use all my resources for my clients to wrap around their life so that they can feel that there is support in their life. I was raised to be a scientific mind with equal parts acceptance and empathy for our communities. I take pride in focusing on my clients because if I work with those in our community then I want to ensure that our community is growing and thriving to the best that it can. I use acceptance and commitment therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, and other therapies that help foster growth and fulfillment. A typical session with me will be very relaxed. You'll be asked for some details that allows me to get a brief understanding of your past and what has been affecting you in your life. After that I formulate a treatment plan with you so that we're both on the same page. Then we start working on practical skills related to what is distressing you. I'll then check in with you to see your progress on your goals.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I have very strong beliefs in social equality and support our most vulnerable populations. I have friends and family in the LGBTQ community, come from a very diverse family and background, and I was raised with a left leaning military family that supported equal rights and protections of our people. I also believe that unification and support is what will drive our communities further and allow us to develop into the best of who we are. Interests wise, I love games. I personally believe that gaming can be a fantastic method for social interactions, coping skill, and even passive entertainment. I also love music and turn slightly into an audio fanatic when presented with the right headphones and music. While I was born on Hawaii, I lived all across the country from the north to the south and east to the west. I have experienced a lot across the country and can understand the impact that our cultures have on our daily lives. Because of this, I hold no negative biases.