Licensed to practice in California and accepts 72 insurances. Specializes in Parenting, Sexual Abuse, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 12 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and children. My approach is conversational, empathetic, nonjudgmental, and compassionate, tailored to each client's needs. I incorporate art and play therapy for children and teenagers to help them express and process emotions. Building strong rapport quickly is key to fostering trust and progress. I am fluent in both Spanish and English.
In your first session with me, clients can expect a warm, welcoming environment where we will focus on building trust and establishing a strong rapport. I will take the time to listen to your concerns and goals, and together, we will discuss what brought you to therapy and what you'd like to achieve. We’ll also explore any immediate needs or challenges you're facing. My approach is conversational and nonjudgmental, so you’ll feel heard and supported throughout the process. By the end of the session, we will have a plan for moving forward and a sense of how we can work together to address your unique needs.
My experience is in Trauma and abuse, Parenting, Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Self-esteem, and Coping with life changes. I am also experienced in: Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue , Caregiver Issues and Stress.
I am best positioned to serve individuals, families, and children, especially those seeking a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and individualized approach to therapy. My expertise in working with diverse clients allows me to build strong rapport quickly, fostering trust and effective progress. I specialize in helping clients navigate relationship issues, anxiety, PTSD, childhood trauma, life transitions, and emotional challenges. My use of art therapy with children and teenagers helps them express complex emotions in a safe and creative way. Additionally, being fluent in both Spanish and English allows me to serve bilingual clients, ensuring they feel understood and supported.
Cash - $140 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
I have been utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in my practice for the past 8 years, and I've seen firsthand how effective it is in helping clients navigate and manage their anxiety and depression. CBT is a structured, goal-oriented approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps clients recognize and challenge recurring negative thoughts and beliefs that often contribute to stress, depression and anxiety. Through CBT, we work together to identify the patterns of thinking that fuel your depression and anxiety. Once those thought patterns are recognized, we can begin to change them, leading to healthier emotional responses and behaviors. By altering your thought processes, CBT empowers you to better manage anxiety and stress, resulting in a calmer and more balanced life.
I have been utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in my practice for the past 2 years, and I have witnessed firsthand how effective this method can be in helping clients navigate and manage the symptoms of PTSD and complex trauma. EMDR is a structured, trauma-focused therapy that uses bilateral stimulation—typically through eye movements, but also through tactile or auditory stimuli—to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories. The therapy aims to reduce the emotional charge attached to these memories, allowing clients to process and reframe them in a healthier and more adaptive way. By facilitating the brain’s natural processing system, EMDR enables clients to reprocess distressing memories without the overwhelming emotional reactions they previously experienced. This often leads to a significant reduction in symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and emotional reactivity.
I’ve been using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my practice for the past few years, and I’ve seen its effectiveness in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, and chronic pain. ACT is a research-based therapy that focuses on increasing psychological flexibility by helping clients accept difficult emotions and thoughts rather than avoiding or controlling them. It encourages taking action aligned with personal values, even in the face of discomfort. The core idea of ACT is that struggling against negative emotions can make them stronger, so it teaches clients to create space for them and focus on living a meaningful life based on their values.
I use an attachment-based approach to help clients understand how early relationships and life experiences may influence the way they connect with others, manage emotions, and respond to conflict or stress. Together, we explore relationship patterns, attachment needs, and experiences that may contribute to feelings of anxiety, disconnection, fear of rejection, or difficulty trusting others. I provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can increase self-awareness, strengthen emotional security, develop healthier communication patterns, and build more secure and meaningful relationships with themselves and others.
7 ratings with written reviews
November 17, 2025
Felt good about my first session.Sure to see better change in me.
October 6, 2025
She has been absolutely amazing, I’ve had a few therapists before but none of them have ever felt like a friend. If you are seeking help for the first time, she is very patient and caring!
August 12, 2025
I look forward to our weekly sessions and to be able to talk freely and truthfully to finding a solution. She's the best!