Licensed to practice in California and accepts 16 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Hello! I am an attachment based therapist that also specializes in psychodynamic theory. I believe therapy is a process where we discover our authentic self and learn to tolerate intolerable feelings. My goal for you is to understand your needs and hopes and dreams. We work on learning to set healthy boundaries for yourself. This is essential for healthy family functioning, work and romantic relationships. Therapy takes work, but it is work well worth it. Understanding yourself is well worth it!! What could be more important than to live an authentic life, and enjoy flourishing relationships? Everyone has the innate need to be heard and seen. I help you attain that for yourself. Theres a famous quote that i encourage all my clients to remember..."We teach people how to treat us". I specialize in working with couples, and individuals. I believe therapy can and will change the trajectory of your life. You are worthy of love and respect. You are worthy of understanding, "you are enough".
Our first session wil be an intake and I will learn about you. You will share your history and why you are coming to therapy. I desire to create a safe, calm space for you to reveal what you need to share.
I have been a therapist for 11 years and participated in my own therapy for 15 years. I am not here to waste your time or money. I do my best to listen intently and focus on all that is said and not said in session. I also believe it is important for me to "understand the resistance" and help you understand your resistance. I have lived through many challenging, painful, unexpected situations. I hope to use the pains and lessons in my life to support and guide you ....from a place of "having been there". My hope is that you will will feel safe and accepted.
I work from an attachment based theoretical point of view. My research and education has shown me that this is one of the most understandable and proven paths to healing. It stems from understanding that our mental wellness is based on whether we had appropriate attunement with our care givers. Our caregivers were everything to us when we were little and the lack of attachment is what causes our dysfunction present day. I work with my clients to understand their pain and process their pain. This is deep work that is incredibly gratifying and healing.
I love working with couples and believe I can help you work through anything in your relationship. Nothing is impossible however, it does take a lot of work and vulnerability. I believe love is the greatest gift we can give to one another and ourselves. It is essential to understand how important it is to love ourselves before we can truly love another. Consequently, it is advisable to be in individual counseling while participating in couples therapy.