New to Grow
My passion is helping people transform the life they have into the life they want!!! In the pursuit of my passion I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine and my Master's in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. I have been privileged to work in a variety of environments providing psycho-therapeutic services and support including Concordia University, numerous elementary school campuses, various social service agencies and churches as well in my own private practice. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families offering Solution-focused short term and long term therapy, customizing therapy based on the client’s needs and seeing them more fulfilling lives.
A typical first session feels more like an extended conversation than a clinical analysis. My goal is understand your needs and develop a genuine human connection as we explore your goals and some of your background.
I love to collaborate with my clients, helping them clarify their desired outcomes, identify obstacles and create solutions which enable them to experience the life they desire.
My passion filled purpose is helping individuals, couples and families heal from the past, receive help for the present and restore hope for the future. I do this through providing a supportive, compassion filled environment where my clients can explore their lives and the challenges they face. Through listening to Client concerns I customize an individualized treatment plan to help you reach your goals.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My goal as a therapist is to help my clients identify the thoughts and behavioral patterns which are interfering with their ability to experience the life they want and supporting them in developing the tools to succeed. them succeed.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients in accepting difficult thoughts and emotions rather than fighting them. It guides individuals to commit to actions aligned with their core values for a more meaningful life.
Christian Counseling
Christian counseling integrates faith-based principles from the Bible with therapeutic techniques to address emotional, mental, and relational challenges. Individuals are viewed holistically—mind, body, and spirit—often incorporating prayer, Scripture, and spiritual growth alongside evidence-based methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Couples Counseling
In Couples therapy partners work to improve their relationship dynamics, communication, and conflict resolution. The partnershipsis considered the primary client, focusing on shared goals rather than individual issues alone. Therapy aims to break negative interaction cycles, foster emotional bonds, and teach skills like active listening and empathy-building.
EMDR
EMDR supports clients in reprocessing painful memories and traumatic experiences. through EMDR clients are able to reframe negative beliefs, lowers arousal from past traumas, and often requires fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy, with strong evidence for trauma recovery. duce their emotional charge