I have been a practicing Marriage and Family Therapist since 2001. In 2005, I was trained by Postpartum Support International (PSI), and have specialized in the treatment of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders since that time. I served as PSI’s Orange County Coordinator, offering support and connecting women to community resources, from 2005-2017. In addition to my work in private practice, I taught LMFT students at the undergraduate and graduate level for 10 years, and became certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy in 2015. In 2017 I helped develop Hoag Hospital’s Maternal Mental Health program, where I served as Lead Therapist. I was trained by the Beck Institute in 2018 in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Building rapport, obtaining history and outlining treatment process.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness Techniques
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am able to meet the client 'where they're at'; and I believe in the importance of continual feedback from the client so that I can make sure we are on course with methods utilized in sessions. Ensuring that the client's needs are met is of primary importance. I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach.