(she/her)
Often rebooked
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 12 years working in the field of Dual Diagnosis, 9 of those in a therapeutic capacity. I like working with adult individuals who are struggling with their mental health and have used self destructive behaviors to cope in the past. I truly believe that who you are as a person is separate from your behavior and that we are all just trying to survive out here! I use a variety of different therapeutic approaches that are evidenced based to help you feel better and reach your goals. I am also certified in Brainspotting and have been using this as a modality for about 5 years now.
In our first session, we have some introductions and some background information. Then we look at what the goal of therapy would be and discuss some options as to how we will get there. We will work on tailoring therapy towards what you would like. We can also discuss what you would like as "homework" - it doesn't mean a written assignment necessarily, but basically what will you be willing or able to try between sessions.
I think that my greatest strengths as a therapist is truly being with you in this journey. I listen, I remember what you told me, and I really try to collaborate with you on what you want to see as a result. I don't have a cookie-cutter approach to therapy and really lean into trying different interventions versus focusing in on just a CBT or DBT approach. Blending different coping skills together and seeing what is most effective for you is what I like most about the therapeutic process.
I work with people in early recovery from self destructive behaviors who know there’s more going on beneath the surface. If you’ve tried to “just stop” but keep finding yourself pulled back into the same patterns, you’re not alone—and there’s nothing random about it. Substance use or other self destructive behaviors often connect to deeper experiences like trauma, overwhelm, and not feeling safe in your own body. The focus is on helping you feel more grounded, more connected to yourself, and more able to build a life that actually feels sustainable—not just manageable. I also tend to work best with people who have a bit of a sense of humor as a way to pace sessions.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Eclectic
I use a variety of different modalities and interventions depending on what seems most effective for you. This could be CBT, DBT, or ACT. All are evidence-based.
Brainspotting
I am certified in brainspotting and use this to help process through trauma effectively.
Strength-Based
I like to look at what is already working for you and look at how we can use your strengths that you already have to your advantage so you can feel better sooner.
Trauma Informed Care
I look at most therapeutic interventions through a trauma lens. This can mean a lot of things, but mainly that I want you to have autonomy in your therapy, I want us to work together towards solutions, and that you get choices throughout this whole process.
Mind-body approach
I do like to use mind body approaches to help with emotional regulation and feeling grounded and centered.
5 ratings with written reviews
June 2, 2026
has very helpful suggestions and is very kind, open minded, and funny.
April 22, 2026
super chill, listened to my incoherent rambling and immediately had suggestions to help, made me feel very comfortable and heard.
March 14, 2026
I like that I could be brutally honest with Cicily and not have open judgment or fear of retaliation or getting in trouble for sharing my struggles. I can by myself with her after just one session which is important