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With 25 years of experience in counseling and therapeutic support across Child Welfare, Specialty Mental Health, and Forensic settings, I bring a deep understanding of complex emotional and life challenges. Prior to counseling I was a teacher. My background working with children as a teacher, combined with extensive work in social services and mental health, means I’m skilled at tailoring therapy to fit your unique life stage and experiences. Whether you’re navigating trauma, mental health concerns, or difficult life transitions, I offer compassionate, knowledgeable support to help you uncover your inner strengths and work toward meaningful change in a safe, respectful space.
In your first session, we’ll start by getting to know each other and creating a comfortable space where you feel safe to share. I’ll ask some questions to understand your current situation, your background, and what brought you to therapy. This initial assessment helps me get a clear picture of your strengths, challenges, and any important experiences—like your childhood and recent life events—that influence how you feel and act today.
I feel that all the answers we need are within ourselves. Unlocking answers can present more challenging. Our early childhood experiences shape us and are the foundation of the values we hold and the decisions we make today. Our work will focus on helping you connect with your inner wisdom through open conversations, reflection, and mindful awareness, I’ll support you in uncovering deeper insights at your own pace. This journey is collaborative and compassionate, giving you the space and guidance to better understand yourself and make choices that feel authentic and meaningful.
My ideal client is someone who would benefit from a therapist with broad, practical experience and a compassionate, flexible approach that meets clients where they are, whether they are children, adults, or families dealing with complex life circumstances.
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Cash - $175 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
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San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy can explore complex issues. It is a great way to uncover and understand unconscious conflicts. It can enhance self-awareness. I use a mix of various treatment methods including psychodynamic therapy to enhance self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, and enhance self-awareness. I find this method most effective for complex issues including chronic depression, personality disorders, and other interpersonal difficulties not otherwise able to be addressed by brief, and symptoms-focused therapies.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution Focused Therapy is best for goal-oriented and brief therapy. It's efficient, time-saving, and works well for practical problems. It's great for clients who want concrete and quick change focused on the future.
Humanistic
Humanistic therapy is ideal for individuals looking to grow emotionally and understand themselves better, to build a more fulfilling and authentic life. If you are feeling stuck, lacking purpose, wanting to explore self-identity, Humanistic therapy is a client-center approach focused on personal growth and self-actualization.