Are you struggling with anxiety or perfectionistic tendencies? Is low self-esteem making it difficult for you to reach your goals? Or maybe you have gone through a traumatic or adverse life event that is interfering with the level of functioning that you want to be at? Seeking out therapy can feel vulnerable and intimidating, and I commend you for taking the step to make valuable changes in your life.
My goal as a therapist is to build a warm, supportive therapeutic relationship with you so that I can best assist you in making positive changes in your life. I will help you in gaining insight, will introduce tools to better cope with life’s circumstances, and can assist you in reprocessing difficult life events that are contributing to your symptoms. I adjust my approach based on my client’s needs, but typically utilize interventions from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, as well as from EMDR.
Education and Training: -Master of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Marital and Family Therapy, California Lutheran University -Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, California Lutheran University -Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Diplomate from the Academy of Cognitive Therapy -Trained and Proficient in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -Currently undergoing training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) with the EMDR Institute and will seek certification once training is completed
Services and Specialties: I work with children (ages 10 and up), teenagers, and adults presenting with the following symptoms/challenges:
