Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and Virginia since 2023. I have EMDR training and use a Psychodynamic approach while tying in a Mindfulness focus in treatment. I have worked in this field since 2015 in various behavioral and mental health clinics, along with all levels of recovery treatment centers with addiction and dual diagnoses. I’m currently in schooling for my Doctorate in General Psychology with a Counseling specialization. Upon completion, I intend to continue teaching at the community college level of education where I had found my passion and made my career choices, in which I hope to provide the same support and guidance with prospective students. I spend much of my free time with family and friends, dancing, reading, and traveling to new places near and far. All of which I look forward to integrating such activities, like or unlike these, within our therapy work together to better support your healing journey.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, this is a time for you to share an in depth introduction to yourself and your life story while disclosing more specific challenges that you're facing today. This will allow me to have a better picture of your experiences and for us to collaborate in developing a plan to follow throughout our future sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having worked in the behavioral and mental health field since 2013, I have seen the variety of challenges and root causes of how different factors and experiences can co-exist to impact the well-being of individuals. However, I have also seen how the unique steps and plans that we've developed together that help each person progress to their preferred state of functioning, perspective, and overall existence in this world today.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with individuals who are eager to work on their personal growth. My clients show consistency and motivation with implementing the tools and techniques identified in therapy into their present lives.
EMDR
We will utilize EMDR processing to work through past trauma, dissect, and develop ways to manage/address these symptoms in the present.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We will learn and practice new healthy coping skills to manage symptoms.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
We will acknowledge the cultural, societal, and other environmental factors that impact your symptoms and ways to navigate your day-to-day so that you can function at the level that you aim for.
Psychodynamic
We will explore how past dynamics with others are affecting your present functioning and relations, while developing ways to healthily cope.
Narrative
We will utilize narrative techniques to explore perspectives that you hold around your experiences and consider ways to 'change the narrative' for better functioning in your day-to-day.