Hey there, I'm a Filipina-American Licensed Clinical Social Worker residing in Ventura County with experience working with young adults to seniors through community health agencies and private practice. I have worked with young adults to seniors who have gone through significant life struggles or might have a curiosity toward their reactions and perspectives in life. I have worked with clients to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, psychosis, sleep issues, and hopelessness. I believe that the power of therapy is found in being able to be seen and because of this, I strive to authentically listen to those I work with. While I acknowledge that evidence-based practices are important, I genuinely believe the root power of therapy is within the connection between therapist and client. My practice is driven by “meeting the client where they are at.” I received my Master of Social Work degree at California State University San Marcos, in which I was an clinical intern for an alternative middle/high school and an intensive outpatient program with Sharp Hospital. I earned my Bachelor of Social Welfare degree from University of California Berkeley. While at Berkeley, I had the privilege of interning for a grassroots agency that served persons experiencing homelessness in the Tenderloin.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During the first session, we will discuss your experience with psychotherapy along with limits of therapy services. If this would be your first time in therapy, this may be a good time for me to provide you with brief psychoeducation on how therapy can be helpful. Additionally, we will discuss what brings you to therapy at this time and what your goals and timeline may look like.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I provide a warm and unconditional approach during therapy sessions. I strive to understand your individuality, allowing you to be seen despite the difficulties you may be experiencing. I have been a mental health therapist and case manager with pre-licensed/licensed experience in community mental health over the last 4 years in SoCal. I have worked for three county systems and one community health agency that served undocumented and underinsured persons. In my previous work, I worked with individuals diagnosed with severe mental health diagnoses (schizophrenia, bipolar, etc.), along with their families. Working with folks undergoing severe symptoms while having to navigate difficult healthcare and benefit systems has enabled me to strengthen my empathy, while also emphasizing the importance of individuality despite the clinical diagnosis.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I am best positioned to work with clients who are experiencing a life transition, navigating new stages of life such as after college or early career, navigating familial relationships, and those who are second-generation Asian American. That being said, I also have past experience working with clients from Southern California of a diverse array of socioeconomic backgrounds. I can provide ample service to clients who would like to increase self-awareness, insight, and are ready to take small or big steps towards meaningful, value-based change. I currently only provide individual tele-therapy to adults and minors over the age of consent (12+ in CA and if the minor is deemed clinically appropriate to self-consent). I am not able to provide couples/marriage/family therapy.

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