Welcome! I truly believe that we can all feel better. Safer in this world, stronger within ourselves, connected to ourselves and others. As a licensed MFT in CA, I am most helpful working with folks feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, fearful and uncertain. Those wanting help w emotional self-regulation, emotional connection to self and others. Those struggling with substance challenges as a way to regulate and/or get needs met. Those feeling unlovable, flawed and unworthy. Negative inner voices, rumination, distorted thoughts. My style is interactive, sensitive and direct. Let's clarify what's happening for you and why, let's create a plan with sustainable steps. This is a collaboration and no one knows you better than you! Please take the time to read my specializations/profile. Let's talk! Thank you.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I truly believe that we can all live with more "ease" in our life vs. dis-ease. In a first session, I strive to foster connection, to create a safe, warm and honest environment. The client-therapist relationship/fit really matters. I talk about the therapeutic process, what the work might look like and entail. I ask questions to understand and shape treatment. There is a plan in place. I am curious about each person's inner world, hopes, dreams, areas of confusion/challenge and goals. I seek to clarify. We can accomplish so much more when we feel clear. When we understand. When we have a combination of deep therapeutic conversation, support, new skills and concrete baby steps. My style is interactive, sensitive and direct. This a collaboration. We are a team.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Personal warmth and empathy, the ability to listen and identify what clients may not be aware of, to raise awareness around patterns of behaviors, distorted thinking that have impact. To identify concrete steps that reduce symptoms of overwhelm, anxiety, negative thought loops, to facilitate emotional regulation, to improve interpersonal communication skills and create feelings of ease.