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Hello I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing in the field of Social Work for over 30 years. I have worked with many different people from a variety of cultures. I have helped both children, adolescents and adults with various concerns from criminal behaviors, addiction, and serious mental illness. I have helped people change their behavior and thinking so they can reach their potential, achieve their goals and heal emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
the first session I focus on rapport building , getting to know the client and their expectations for therapy. Exploring what their goals are and the outcomes they are looking for. I generally complete a bio psycho social assessment along with a treatment plan.
I am a compassionate, client centered and solution based therapist who is interested in being a positive influence and an instrument for emotional healing. I am compassionate, empathic and supportive.
I can best help individuals, families, couples, LGBTQ + who are struggling with life transition, purpose, communication and conflict resolution. Help people learn how to positively cope with stress, anxiety, depression or other emotional distress. I am skilled at providing parenting skills training. I enjoy helping children and adolescent navigate the challenges of developing in a ever changing world that seem uncertain and unpredictable. I want to help families, couples, individuals, children and adolescents to created a life worth living. I solution focused therapy who enjoys teach positive ways to cope and grow to become the best person you can be.
Addiction
Anger Management
Child or Adolescent
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
LGBTQ
Non binary
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
California
Aetna
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My theoretical background is CBT but I am an eclectic provider and will use modalities that are client centered and will help clients improve or decrease distressing symptoms. I have used CBT with clients who have anxiety, depression, and addiction issues to name a few. I help the client to identify behavioral patterns and their irrational thoughts to help them move towards desiring change and taking actions to change.