I am licensed by the State of California Board of Behavioral Services. I received my Masters in Social Work at California State University, Los Angeles in 2008. I have provided therapeutic services in a variety of settings, including Victims of Crime, Specialized Foster Care, Juvenile Justice, Private Practice and Emergency Outreach Services with the Department of Mental Health. I am bilingual English/Spanish. My approach is non-judgmental and accepting allowing the client to process their thoughts in a safe and caring environment. With each client’s personal goals in mind, I strive to work with clients in exploring and identifying the best positive solutions to challenges. Clients are empowered with new skills and gain a renewed sense of confidence that can open doors. I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist II-National Anger Management Association. I provide court-order Anger Management sessions. I provide In-Person and Virtual sessions.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
If you are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, worried, worthless, hopeless and helpless, therapy can help. Therapy can help you gain insight, provide support and guidance and empower you with tools that help guide you in coping with your feelings and/or thoughts. Therapy can assist you in finding your own solutions to your life challenges.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I draw from various therapeutic approaches to assist you in overcoming your challenges and empower you with emotional tools that will help guide you during times of difficulty. Common modalities used in therapy CBT, DBT, Psychotherapy, Trauma Informed Care and Solution Focused Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I specialize in treating victims of crime, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, first responders, adolescents and parents involved with DCFS/probation and Bonding Studies. I also assist public safety agencies in responding to crisis calls. I am certified by NAMA and provide Court-Order Anger Management treatment.