Helping People Find Therapists & Advocating for Ethical and Healthy Therapy & Marriage Counseling Practices

My Approach to Helping

"OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE"
I believe counseling is a personalized & collaborative relationship within a safe and supportive environment that is designed for you as an individual. Your decision to seek counseling and choosing the right counselor for you is as important to your healing as your motivation to change. I work interactively with you to define treatment goals based on your specific needs. Counseling may be brief or in-depth. Within each of us I believe there is an innate ability & power to heal and I will work together with you towards your goals.

Counseling as a Choice.
I have been working with clients to help better their lives for well over twenty years. My experience is in a multitude of differing areas giving me clarity to focus on the underlying issues presenting road blocks to wellness. By focusing on recognition of your choices and strengths & identifing patterns that aren't working for you, my experience & expertise can help provide you with new insights and tools.

 

More Info About My Practice

Although located in California I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in both California & Washington

California:
Self Pay & Most Insurance & EAP accepted....

Washington:
Available for Phone & Distance Psychotherapy
(self pay only)

Please contact me for a FREE Phone Consultation anytime.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Counseling Association
California Association of Marriage Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Former Board Member San Diego chapter of CAMFT

 

My Role as a Therapist

Viewing my role as a psychotherapist as one in which there is a shared relationship built on trust. Trust depends upon your comfort level with your psychotherapist, the amount of expertise and understanding of the complexities of how feelings and issues can come together. With experience in many modalities over my career, I'm able to create a view of your issues quickly and accurately. This allows us to work as a team together to decide what areas you'd like to change or overcome in your life.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Coaching
• Consultation
• Online Counseling / Phone Therapy

Ages I Work With

• Adults

Languages I Speak

• English

Groups I Work With

Women with emotional Issues related to Menopause, survivors, relationship issues of all kinds, divorce, self esteem and self worth issues

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Existential Psychotherapy
• Holistic Psychotherapy
• Integration of different therapy models
• Logotherapy
• Psychodynamic
• Solution Focused Therapy

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Identity Issues
• Attachment
• Reproduction
• Abuse: Emotional, Physical, or Sexual
• Trauma
• Addictions & Compulsions
• Life Changes
• Family Problems
• Childhood & Adolescence
• Health & Body
• Emotion Management
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Depression & Mood
• Relationships & Marriage
• Social Skills & Problems
• Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Sexuality