I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), licensed in California. I received my Masters in MFT from California State University Long Beach. I have been working in the field for almost 10 years. I have worked with a wide variety of clients from infants to older adults. I have experiences working with court mandated individuals, children and adults in the non-profit community mental health sector and with individuals who sought therapy out for themselves. I provide a safe space for my clients to talk openly about topics they choose and I collaborate with them in working towards the goals they set out for themselves. I promote an environment of honest communication and trust for my clients so they can feel understood and accepted.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During my first session I always tell my clients that this is a conversation between two (or 3 if it's a couple) individuals who are getting to know each other to begin to establish a therapeutic relationship. I let them know how I like to conduct therapy, what my style of therapy is and I set my rules and expectations with them during the first session. I am honest and straight forward with my clients so they know what to expect from me moving forward.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
One of my greatest strengths as a provider is being able to have my clients smile or laugh at least once during session. I know there are individuals who are seeking therapy because they have experienced a trauma, something difficult, grief/loss or a major change in their lives and they need help in navigating that. I also believe that finding the ability to smile or laugh in the middle of all that, is extremely healthy and therapeutic.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with clients who this is their first time seeking therapy. Maybe they have an idea of what therapy looks like because they know someone who sought therapy and they shared their experience or they do not know what to expect. I enjoy working with these clients because they are taking a big step towards their own mental health. I also enjoy working with clients that have had experience in therapy, regardless of the age. They may already have some therapeutic techniques that they are familiar with and they know what works and what does not work for them; and I value that feedback from my clients.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I help the client identifying their core beliefs and how their core beliefs impact their daily interactions with others as well as how they perceive themselves. I encourage my clients to challenge their core beliefs and reframe the negative/intrusive thoughts they have. I provide coping skills that help reframe their way of thinking and focus on their strengths.
Couples Counseling
I have couples identify their strengths and the areas in which they want to grow. I provide a safe space for the couple so both feel heard, understood and valued. I help the couple reflect on their shared experiences and work on having both understand each other's perspective. I focus on strengthening communication and being honest with each other. I take a cultural consideration perspective and ask the couple to share with me how a marriage is supposed to work in their culture.
Gottman method
I incorporate different aspects of the Gottman method in communication when working with couples but also with individuals. I emphasize that communication styles and love languages may change over time and the importance of us needing to adapt to the changes.
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
I assess the relationship between the child and parent and collaborate with the parent on the goals the parent and child want to achieve during therapy. I utilize play therapy, coaching, positive feedback, constructive feedback and encouragement to help the parent and child move towards their therapeutic goals.