Hello, I’m Dr. Cami, a psychologist providing telehealth services to adults in California. I am a native of the Central Valley in California and come from a diverse cultural community. I currently reside in the beautiful country of Norway and enjoy downhill skiing, hiking, gardening, traveling, and learning new languages. As a psychologist, I am passionate about helping individuals develop helpful strategies to effectively navigate their path and the roadblocks that may arise on their journey in life. Upon feeling effective, it is a beautiful experience to walk with the individual as they re-story past hurts, emotions, and experiences into a story of empowerment and growth. As a therapist, this is the gift of therapy: a transactional experience of growth in the therapeutic relationship in which both I, and the client walk along the path of reclaiming self-compassion and identity. In my work, I use warmth, humor, and a nonjudgmental approach to develop a strong alliance with my clients, grounded in authenticity and acceptance. I view therapy as a collaborative experience in which I encourage clients to approach challenges with curiosity and self-compassion. My clients have described me as open to learning and understanding their cultural values and beliefs, warm, easy to talk to, empathic and humorous in session. If I were to use one sentence, to sum up my view of a healthy therapeutic treatment experience, it would be: Therapy, in its purity, is a place where an individual is validated, supported, and empowered to thrive on their path in life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
MyPath is a person-centered practice in which I help individuals (+18) understand perceived roadblocks to personal success (i.e., improved emotional well-being to increased self-efficacy) are only temporary if they are willing to address roadblocks in an open and growth-focused mindset. I use an integrative approach to working with clients which means I use components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and Relational Cultural Therapy in treatment.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
In my work, I use warmth, humor, and a nonjudgmental approach to develop a strong alliance with my clients, grounded in authenticity and acceptance. I view therapy as a collaborative experience in which I encourage clients to approach challenges with curiosity and self-compassion. My clients have described me as open to learning and understanding their cultural values and beliefs, warm, easy to talk to, empathic and humorous in session.
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Relational
I am a Relational-Cultural therapist, meaning I believe we heal, grow, and thrive in healthy relationships, be it social, intimate, or therapeutic. An often overlooked aspect of an individual is their culture and the values and beliefs that shape their worldview. Developing a healthy therapeutic relationship where individuals can discuss, explore, and feel empowered in their cultural values, ideas, and identity is vital.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use an integrative approach in my work and often utilize CBT interventions such as cognitive restructuring (identifying and exploring unhelpful thoughts), behavioral activation (increasing healthy behavior to reduce depression), and journaling (becoming mindful of internal dialogues and/or view of self, others, and the world).
Faith based therapy
Helping individuals identify, grow and feel empowered in their faith walk as they navigate relationships, values and beliefs.
Grief Therapy
I utilize a narrative approach that incorporates aspects of reminiscence therapy and holding the grief experience as a chance to "say hello again" to either the individual or identity that was lost. Dr. Michael White, a narrative therapist, developed the "saying hello again" viewpoint.
Strength-Based
In my work, it is essential that clients feel supported and empowered with evidence that although they are experiencing current difficulties, there are aspects of who they are which will aid in their growth and healing.