Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in California. I received my Masters from Pepperdine University and have been practicing for 7 years. I provide compassionate, evidence-based care to support clients in navigating life’s challenges and achieving personal growth. Specializing in grief and loss, anxiety, and professional stress, I work with clients across the adolescent and adult life span to help them process emotions, build resilience, and rediscover meaning in their lives. Through approaches such as narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques, I create a safe and empowering space for clients to explore their experiences and identify their strengths. My goal is to foster healing, self-discovery, and lasting change in a collaborative and supportive environment.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session, clients can expect a warm and welcoming environment where they can share their story at their own pace. I will spend time getting to know them, discussing their concerns, goals for therapy, and what brought them to seek support. Together, we will explore their history, current challenges, and strengths to gain a comprehensive understanding of their needs. I will explain the therapeutic process, answer any questions they may have, and collaborate with them to outline a personalized approach for our work together. This session is an opportunity to build trust, set the foundation for our relationship, and begin the journey toward healing and growth.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Having worked with many people across different life spans, I am able to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and valued. I seek to tailor evidence-based interventions, such as narrative therapy, CBT, and solution-focused techniques, and even art therapy to meet the unique needs of each client I serve. My intuitive nature allows me to connect deeply with clients, helping them feel safe as they navigate complex emotions and challenges. Additionally, me expertise in grief and loss, anxiety, and professional burnout position me to provide specialized care that fosters resilience, self-discovery, and meaningful change. I am dedicated to empowering clients with putting them on their path towards their self-discovery, growth and development, and self-love, which are at the core of my therapeutic approach.
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Narrative
I use narrative therapy by helping clients explore, understand, and re-author the stories they tell about their lives. This evidence based approach involves helping clients separate the problem from the person, empowering clients to view their challenges as external influences rather than intrinsic parts of themselves. By identifying and amplifying strengths, values, and preferred stories, I guide clients toward reconstructing narratives that align with their goals and promote resilience. This process fosters self-discovery, healing, and personal growth, particularly in areas of grief and loss, personal growth, and self-exploration.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use brief solution-focused therapy by helping clients identify their strengths and envision their preferred future. I guide clients to set achievable goals and focus on small, actionable steps that build on their existing resources and successes. This approach emphasizes what is working well and leverages those positive aspects to create rapid, meaningful change in a short timeframe.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that contribute to anxiety, stress, Trauma, and work-related burnout. I guide clients in recognizing the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, teaching them practical skills to reframe negative thinking and adopt healthier coping strategies. By incorporating relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and problem-solving approaches, you empower clients to reduce stress and build resilience. This structured, evidence-based approach fosters long-term emotional well-being and equips clients to manage challenges more effectively.
Grief Therapy
I use grief therapy to support clients as they navigate the complex emotions associated with loss, including the death of loved ones, the loss of pets, and other significant life changes. I help clients process their unique experiences of grief, which may include feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, or longing, by creating a safe space for expression and exploration. I guide clients in finding meaning, honoring their loss, and fostering emotional resilience. Recognizing the depth of attachment to pets, I provide compassionate support for pet grief, validating the profound bond and helping clients integrate their loss into their life story.