I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in southern California. I work with individual adults only, utilizing Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) in treating those suffering from single trauma events. I also do a lot of relational work assisting with learning how to set healthy boundaries and prioritize your values in relationships. Areas of treatment: Anxiety, Depression, Life Stressors/Adjustments, Relational issues, Trauma/PTSD.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first session we would review information provided in your intake paperwork and discuss what challenges you're having and want to address. We would talk about different approaches we might take in reaching your goals and collaborate on what your specific goals will be along with some initial steps.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Most of my work with clients usually involves relational issues. I like to focus on what your values are in life, encouraging you in areas you feel weak, and brainstorming what baby-steps you can start taking to have the life you're striving for. I utilize elements of Relational therapy, ACT, CBT, Solution-Focused, and EMDR in helping clients make the changes they need to reach their goals.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am well suited for motivated clients that can be consistent and give therapy a real chance. I would also be a good fit for those who already have an established therapist and are only seeing me short-term for EMDR. PLEASE NOTE: For EMDR, you will need to be in your home or an office, on a computer or tablet. Sessions in a car and/or on your phone are not a great fit. Also, I do not provide letters for Emotional Support Animals, or for accommodations at work/school regarding any diagnosis. Anything regarding disability, you will need to seek from a medical doctor/psychiatrist.
EMDR
I completed basic training to use EMDR for trauma. I am comfortable with low acuity clients who may have one or two specific traumas they are seeking help to recover from. Complex cases may not be a good fit, especially if there are additional challenges such as autism/ADHD, bipolar disorder, dissociating, or severe dysregulation of emotions. Most clients I've used it with experience reduced triggers and gain new understanding of past events, allowing them to move forward and not feel stuck anymore. However, like any type of therapy, EMDR does not work for everyone.
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March 28, 2025
Very kind and helpful explaining her therapy methods