Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 22 years of experience. I am based in Northern California. I have extensive experience working with people from diverse backgrounds. My approach is genuine, authentic, direct and welcoming. My focus is to help people understand patterns and build hope. People need to feel valued and heard in order to trust the therapeutic process.
In our first session together I will provide you with an overview of the therapeutic process. We will start with introductions, then talk about the specific challenges you're currently facing. I will ask you questions so that I can better understand your needs and goals. This will help us create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
My strengths are my warmth, compassion, humor, and open mindedness.
I love working with people who are motivated to better understand themselves and their situations.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you better understand and challenge your unhelpful thought patterns. CBT helps you recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors all influence one another.