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I absolutely believe that couples and individual psychotherapy builds a strong foundation for relationships--not only for my clients, but for my own marriage as well. As a relationship therapist, I am compassionate, understanding, and down-to-earth. With practical and effective methods, I help my clients create life-long positive relationships by focusing on communication, conflict resolution, self awareness, and more. I work with individuals and families to improve the quality of their lives and build healthy relationships that last.
My counseling sessions are relaxed, collaborative and empathetic. I want to hear your story. And I'll make sure you are in a comfortable and open environment when you do it.
I use a variety to theoretical orientations, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, imago therapy, Bowenian therapy (multi-generational therapy), and EFT. I currently focus the majority of my therapy practice on using Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment theory. EFT directly focuses on creating a secure attachment in relationships and changing how couples react emotionally to one another to create a safe bond. Because I have training with a variety of theories, I pick and choose which theoretical orientation will best fit the needs of each individual client.
Not only do I help to my clients on improving their relationships and how they feel, but I also help other therapists with building their therapy practice. I currenly supervise two MFT Interns (therapist who have graduated with their master's degree in Marriage and Family therapy and are currently working towards building clinical hours for their licensure in California) and train them with counseling techniques. I also train licensed therapists on steps to building a therapy practice. I absolutely love the variety of work and it allows me to meet amazing people along the way.
If you would like to know more about how I work as a therapist, fees of the couneling session, or other information, please visit my Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. Once you have reviewed the FAQ page and you still have questions, please feel free to call or email me. I would be more than happy to explain how I work in the counseling sessions.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC #47653).
My Journey to MFT
Becoming a therapist isn't easy. Learn more about My Journey and the years of education, internships and licensing exams it took for me to follow my dream of becoming an MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist).
