(she/her)
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I received my Masters from the University of California, Los Angeles and have been practicing for 6+ years. I specialize in children, teens, and young adults experiencing life changes, transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and school stressors. I believe that authenticity and trust are essential in building a therapeutic relationship and we will work together to process challenges, develop healthy coping skills, and make meaningful changes.
In our first session together, we'll start with getting to know each other in order to build trust in the therapeutic relationship. We will then address specific challenges that you or your child is experiencing and discuss a plan to support your needs throughout the following sessions.
My experience working with children, teens, and young adults for 6+ years gives me insight into the many challenges these populations experience in today's time. I have extensive experience working in a school-based setting which has given me the knowledge and skills to address school related stressors. I believe therapy should be fun and not feel like a chore for anyone. All people are capable of change, and as your therapist I will be another supportive adult to help you cope with life's challenges.
I love working with children, teens and young adults experiencing challenges that are impacting their day to day functioning. My clients often are experiencing anxiety, depression, school challenges, or life changes that are impacting their ability to thrive. I help my client's build on their strengths in order to develop more healthy coping patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a clinician, I actively assist my clients in identifying and challenging their negative thought patterns and then teaching more positive and helpful thoughts as a coping mechanism. I utilize techniques such as cognitive restructuring, behavior activation, and exposure therapy to assist client's in better managing their symptoms and behavioral patterns.
Strength-Based
I utilize a strengths based approach with my clients in order to build on existing strengths to build solutions and reduce symptoms.
Integrative
Many of my treatment modalities are an integrative approach where I apply and combine ideas and techniques from different therapeutic modalities to support client's unique needs.