Licensed to practice in California and accepts 72 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders and 6 more.
(she/her)
With more than 30 years in mental health, I offer a caring and comprehensive approach to help you reach your goals in a safe and supportive space. My journey has shaped me into someone with genuine warmth and compassion, which I love to share with others. We can start this journey together, and I’ll be there to support you every step of the way. My style is client-focused, drawing on your strengths and using techniques like DBT, CBT, and ACT.
In our first session, we’ll take some time to get to know each other and discuss the challenges you’re facing. From there, we’ll put together a personalized treatment plan to support your growth and address your unique needs. My approach is flexible, adapting to what works best for you while offering understanding and effective care.
I’ve been through many challenges in life and learned how valuable it is to open up, heal, and welcome support from others. While asking for help can feel tough, it’s always worth it—you matter.
I believe in supporting people through tough transitions, trauma, and major life changes, helping those dealing with depression, anxiety, and other challenges. I enjoy working with individuals who are ready to focus on themselves, discover their values and goals, and commit to treatment with follow-through. My goal is to help them create a life worth living—going beyond just surviving to truly thriving, despite the obstacles they face, while learning to heal from the past.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cash - $60 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Commercial)
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Working with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in residential youth facilities and leading adult groups has given me valuable insights and skills. I’ve realized that everyone faces challenges, and using DBT techniques can be a big help in tackling them.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I’ll give you the tools to build self-awareness with compassion, challenge negative thoughts, learn how to reframe them, and start a daily growth practice.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
In my practice, I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as I find that mindfulness and behavioral activation contribute to enhancing clients' psychological flexibility. I hold the conviction that pursuing personal values and fostering positive behaviors, while effectively managing difficult thoughts, emotions, or sensations, is essential for growth.