Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my degree and training from Loma Linda University. I hold a masters and a doctorate in the field. I have 4 years of experience. I have worked with people from a family systems approach, as well as a biopsychosocial and attachment approach to help create healing. I have most recently worked with the LGBT+ community as I have spent most of my time working with people who live with HIV/AIDS.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we will start with an introduction. We will get to know each other to ensure that we are a good fit. It is important that you feel comfortable with me because I believe the therapeutic relationship is key to creating healing.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having focused on an attachment framework, my greatest strength is focusing on the therapeutic relationship. I will aim to have our relationship be the safest and most secure relationship you have experienced. This will assist you in replicating that in other relationships. A second strength is that I am a direct therapist. While I am gentle, I do not hesitate to say what needs to be said.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I love working with people who are experiencing significant changes in their lives. This often creates existential questions, and I believe working through the present in the context of the past can help create changes. I also appreciate working with people who have experienced significant trauma during their childhood, especially those who have had family ruptures. I believe attachment wounds are the center of a lot of emotional, mental, and relational pain. Working through them and learning how to create secure attachments can make a significant difference in their lives.

About Yessy Teran