Licensed to practice in California and accepts 46 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Crisis Intervention, First Responders/Healthcare Workers and 6 more.
(she/her)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 plus years of experience helping individuals and families facing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, crisis situations, and serious mental illness. I provide a safe, supportive space to build resilience, develop coping skills, foster self-compassion, and create lasting change. I will take time to understand your experiences, strengths, and challenges while creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for you to share at your own pace.
Together, we'll identify areas of focus and discuss a treatment approach tailored to your needs. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the path forward.
My approach to therapy is authentic, personable, and client-centered. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change, so I strive to create a space where clients feel comfortable, respected, and genuinely understood. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor treatment to each individual's unique needs. With compassion, collaboration, and practical support, I help clients build on their strengths, overcome challenges, and reach their personal goals for healing and growth.
My therapeutic style is structured, empathetic, and collaborative, guiding clients through a series of sessions that help them identify and challenge unhelpful beliefs related to their trauma. I use evidence-based techniques to help clients reframe distorted thoughts, reduce avoidance behaviors, and regain a sense of control and safety. My ideal client is willing to dig in, do homework and be willing to have an active therapy model.
Cash - $180 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
GTEB
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
Goal-setting is the foundation of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. One of the first questions a therapist asks is called the “miracle question”: “If a miracle occurred while you were asleep tonight, what changes would you notice in your life tomorrow?” This opens up your mind to creating a plan to reach your goal. Along with your therapist, you will begin to chart small, pragmatic ways to make changes in your life to achieve your goals.
Begin with psychoeducation about the CBT model. Use structured sessions with clear goals. Apply thought records and behavioral experiments to test beliefs. Incorporate exposure techniques for anxiety disorders. Track progress using symptom measures (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7). CBT is widely applied for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, and more.