I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I have over 20 years experience. That experience includes private practice, community based, and hospital settings. This experience also includes leadership roles such as Supervisor, Manager, Executive Leader. I assist individual's facing social-emotional challenges that impact their daily functioning, helping them develop and fine tune their life skills to obtain a greater level of life-satisfaction.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During the initial session I like to take the time to get to know the Indivdual I am working with. It is important for me to first know their story and understand their unique life-journey before attempting to recommend interventions or coping strategies.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked with diverse populations over my 20 plus years I have learned that the greatest strength for me is listening and seeking to understand first.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with individuals from various walks of life and backgrounds. My clients issues range from career stressors to daily life, relationship, and transition challenges.
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Person-centered (Rogerian)
This method highlights a process in which clients are heard, validated, and empowered. It is a collaborative process that promotes the client’s ownership in their mental-wellbeing, using positve tools and resources.
Strength-Based
I have found this treatment model to be very helpful in tapping into a persons positve qualities that can lead to greater life satisfaction. This approach is rooted in the belief that the client has within themself the necessary talents to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Through strength based therapy an individuals true social-emotional functioning potential can be obtained.