Hello! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in California. I have almost three decades of working with families, adolescents, and young adults who have experienced a wide range of challenges. Mood issues, anxiety, various traumas or general disappointments are experiences that we all often experience. Life transitions happen. Therapy can be useful as you learn how to navigate through various experiences.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our fist session is a time to learn about each other. To examine our chemistry and if the "vibe" is right between us! My hope is to hear about what brought you to therapy, to gather information, and to discuss goals as we work together. I also hope to support being present with the here and now - to experience life with awe, humor, gratitude, and kindness towards oneself and others.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Some of my greatest strengths as a therapist is to be present with calm, thoughtful, and insightful support. I also very much enjoy laughing together - especially after what may be a very emotionally challenging session. I promise to work with my clients to put the pieces back together, at session's end - their goals, their strengths, and their positive coping strategies.