After getting an Associate Degree in Photography from CCSF, I realized that I was passionate about Human Behavior and the difference it makes for someone to feel like they matter. Following that, I achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Cal State East Bay. I have a Master of Arts in Counseling from Palo Alto University, CA. I provide Psychotherapy Sessions in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. The techniques that I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Behavior Therapy, and Play Therapy.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, I will gather background information from you to design a treatement plan that will meet your needs. Your first session with me will be different from future visits. The initial visit is a period for you and I to get to know each other and get an idea of how to proceed. In your initial session you will have a chance to clarify what services you are seeking, stressors, and goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strenghts are being non judgemental, empathic, flexible, open minded, active listener, and having unconditional Positive regard.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
The issues that I treat are anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and personal growth.
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Attachment-based
I've been using Attachment-based treatment to to treat individuals with depression, anxiety, and childhood trauma understand dysfunctional attachments, how it get represented in the human inner world and subsequently re-enacted in adult life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ve been using CBT in practice for the past three years. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.