Hi it's nice to meet you, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from Fuller Theological Seminary and have been practicing for 7 years. I help adults struggling with trauma, anxiety and stresses of life to regain their sense of agency, make sense of the past, and make progress towards their goals for the future.
In our first session we'll begin with introductions and need to know policies and procedures, answer any initial questions you may have and I then will work on getting to know you and your reasons for coming into therapy at this time. Some people may feel worried about sharing so much information in the beginning, but we will move at a pace that is comfortable to you as we work together to develop a treatment plan to best meet your needs.
I have been told that clients appreciate my warmth, kindness and down-to-earth style as a therapist
I am an EMDRIA Certified clinician, incorporating EMDR into a client centered and trauma informed approach to therapy to treat trauma related disorders, anxiety and more.
I received training in CBT several years ago and use it regularly with clients in understanding patterns of behaviors, root causes of issues, and taking agency with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.