Licensed to practice in California and accepts 45 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues and 10 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
My objective is to provide you with realistic tools for problem solving stressors, while reconnecting you to what truly matters in your life. My background in trauma work allows me to incorporate evidence-based interventions and techniques to help adjust your thoughts about yourself and to minimize unhelpful habits that are keeping you from feeling whole. I incorporate grounding work as a way to connect mind, body, heart and spirit, and foster a sense of hope. I have been told I am "Minnesota nice". I am a strong listener and lead with empathy, as I believe a trusting relationship aids in your healing. I have over 12 years of experience working in the social services field in various settings. My clinical training and experience is directly related to crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapy.
You're human, so stress is inevitable! It's not about how to eliminate stress, it's about how to RESPOND. Most of my clients are able to implement tangible grounding tools in their 1st month of therapy. it's about learning how to hold space and compassion for yourself...where you are at. My clients can expect to leave each session feeling empowered and aware of which "step" we are on, on the path to achieving their overarching goal. My clients can expect to "check in" monthly to ensure we are working as effectively as we can, to promote fulfilling change.
I meet my clients where they are at each day and respect their autonomy. I am creative and believe there are many different ways to work through problems, no matter what is brought to the table. I am kind, open, honest and compassionate. I gently challenge when necessary, while also providing space for free thoughts and discoveries.
I work well with adult women and men who are struggling with anxiety, depression, identity, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and chronic stress. I have also worked in college settings with art students struggling with life transitions, career, perfectionism and burnout. I work well with people who are motivated and interested in learning and implementing coping skills. I am familiar with working with veterans and substance use.
Cash - $175 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
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
I am an active listener and focus heavily on building trust and transparent communication so that my clients know they are in the driver seat of their care. I don't believe in a "one size fits all" in therapy. We will work together creatively to find the best approach for you.
I offer Brainspotting as a way to process underlying stress (often derived from trauma) . Brainspotting assists in somatic processing, regulating the nervous system and supports the rewiring of our thoughts/emotions that keep us stuck in unhelpful patterns.
CBT is crucial for addressing unhelpful thoughts/emotions that we don't realize play a huge role in how we view ourselves, others and the world. Having a safe place to process and dissect these thoughts will allow us freedom to change them. I use evidence-based interventions and leave you with practical tools to support you with reframing thoughts and supporting emotional health.
I apply evidence-based practices to support my clients with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness tools and mindfulness practices. These will support you in reclaiming your power and leave you feeling confident, healthy and whole.