Licensed to practice in California and accepts 47 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression and 3 more.
(she/her)
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in sunny southern California, living with my partner, of many years, John, and our three cats, three dogs, and tortoise, who by the way, is currently hibernating...and don't we all wish we could do that at times? I have many years of experience working with individuals, and with a varied range of issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship challenges. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings with many ethnic populations. My style is down-to-earth, relatable, at times, direct, and always with a touch of humor. I love what I do and consider it an honor to help you resolve whatever it might be that is holding you back. I look forward to working with you! By the way, a former client recently said: "I am so grateful to have worked with you, you are truly gifted, and I have learned so much!"
Our first session is all about getting to know each other. I consider therapy a collaboration. And so, we will work together comfortably, and safely as a team!
I am relatable and authentic. I love what I do and listen with empathy. I consider it an honor to come together and to have been in a helping field for so many years. I realize every client is unique and that's why my sessions are geared towards your personality, goals and desires.
Other specialties
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Cash - $140 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
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
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I typically utilize CBT (Cognitive Behavioral) as my main treatment method; however, I am very person-centered, and so depending on the situation, I am flexible and always willing to do what is appropriate for my clients. I've had positive feedback with CBT for getting past indecisiveness, avoidance, overthinking, and anticipatory anxiety but am trained in many treatment models.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I have, for many years, practiced mindfulness myself, and find it quite effective, and especially in this anxious world; it's a good thing to soothe your mind and body, and rediscover your innate peace and wellbeing!
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Occasionally we all get stuck on a problem and it's just nice to talk to a neutral person who can come up with a method of dealing with or determining the answer to that problem!
Eclectic
My counseling brings together many different modalities, or methods. I do not have a cookie-cutter approach to counseling, as everyone is unique, and so my approach is flexible to develop the best fit for each client. I believe the relationship is a partnership, and so we are a team working together!