As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in the healthcare industry, my focus is on individual well-being and coping strategies. I have a dedication to holistic and person-centered care. My educational background includes a Master’s in Social Work from CSU, East Bay, along with a Bachelor's in Sociology, thus providing me with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and social systems. My approach to therapy emphasizes empowering you to improve your quality of life by developing new skills and coping mechanisms to address unwanted behaviors and alleviate stressors. I collaborate with you on goal-setting. I aim to equip you with the tools needed to navigate challenging situations and cultivate healthier interpersonal relationships. I have a passion for this work! I look forward to supporting your journey towards improved wellness. Let’s take this journey together!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session the focus is on introduction and allowing you the space to share what you're experiencing. It can often be awkward opening up to someone you don't know, so building a comfortable space is most important. We will discuss the challenges presenting in your life and discuss how to create a roadmap to begin your journey to mental wellness.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
As a provider my greatest strength is the ability to listen and encourage. Using a blend of wisdom, knowledge, and resourcing I have found is what my clients enjoy most.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with clients who are wanting to do the work to become the best versions of themselves. Life can be exhausting. I find joy in partnering with clients to achieve and reach their desired goals by overcoming unhelpful thinking patterns, anxiety and limiting beliefs.
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1160 Brickyard Cove Road, Richmond, CA 94801, 110Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Faith based therapy
I have found integrating faith and religion into therapy practices has indeed been beneficial for my clients. Spirituality plays a significant role in your overall well-being, providing hope, meaning, and a sense of connection to something greater than themselves. I approach the integration of faith and religion into therapy with sensitivity and respect. Together we explore how your faith influences your values, beliefs, and coping strategies. Then we create ways to incorporate these aspects into your therapeutic roadmap for success. Ultimately, the goal is to empower you to draw upon your spiritual resources to support and achieve your therapeutic goals.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I enjoy introducing CBT to help my clients deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way. You're shown how to change negative patterns to improve the way you respond to life "triggers". CBT focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that contribute to distressing emotions and behaviors. I provide handouts, worksheets and engaging exercises that encourage this new way of thinking.
Grief Therapy
Grief and Loss are areas that I have experience with. I use grief therapy to support you in finding meaning, healing, and resilience as you navigate the challenges of loss and adjusting to life without your loved one. By incorporating evidence-based techniques and tailoring interventions to your unique needs, I help facilitate a compassionate and empowering healing process.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
As a LCSW Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is one of my strong suits. This intervention offers a pragmatic and empowering approach to helping you overcome difficulties and achieve your goals. Together we emphasize your strengths and resources for solutions. SFBT can help you build confidence, resilience, and a sense of agency over your life.
Psychoanalytic
Psychoanalytic therapy is a type of talk therapy that helps you identify and process unconscious thoughts and feelings. The therapy involves us working together to examine how repressed emotions and experiences have affected your thinking, behavior, and relationships. I engage you in free-flowing conversation, usually at least once a week, to help you identify self-limiting patterns, heal from past experiences, and gain insight into how their unconscious mind influences your behaviors.