I encourage a safe, nurturing environment free of judgment. I get to the bottom of what's troubling you and use all the resources I can find to help support you and guide you to a happier you, and the life you want. It's a collaborative process.

When the storms come, many of us get rocked by our belief that we have more control than is actually possible. Do not try to control the storm. Instead, learn how to manage your thoughts and emotions more effectively! Time does not heal all wounds. I believe it is more aptly put to say, time heals all wounds. . .for those that work at it. I like to cultivate a counseling atmosphere that is straightforward, respectful, and direct. At the same time, I believe that judgment doesn’t belong in a counseling environment. I am ready to come up alongside you and get to work! I believe that I bring a unique energy and passion into my counseling sessions, and I look forward to helping you regain control!

Are you struggling with panic attacks? Intrusive thoughts that get stuck in your head? Are you feeling more stressed in relationships, work or school? Are you someone that has always been a worrier and would like to change? I can help! Anxiety and OCD Unstuck Therapy specializes in research backed treatment for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders for children (8+), teens and adults. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. CBT is a researched backed treatment that is effective for anxiety, OCD and depression. CBT is a goal based therapy that takes a hands-on approach, involves problem solving and learning specific techniques to help you manage and reduce your struggles. I believe that each person is unique. Counseling strategies must be collaborative and focused on the person's individual needs, style and goals. Finding a therapist that is a good fit can be challenging, please visit my website to schedule a free 15 phone consultation to see if I am a good fit for what you are looking for.

I enjoy supporting adults and young people to achieve their goals, to have a joyful life. Helping find out what would be their ideal life situation. If you are dealing with difficulties, whether is Transitions, Relationships, Family - Couple communication, Career orientation, Cultural diversity, among others; I can help you - I am a psychotherapist with over 36 years of experience working with adults and young people, helping them overcome a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. There is always a solution for any problem that you might be facing, sometimes it's just about seeing the same situation from a different perspective, and others as we change attitudes, our relationships change as well. I have Spanish and English speaking Clients and use web camera and telephone specially with those that live abroad. I include Life Coach processes in my sessions when I believe is a good tool for my Clients. I am looking forward to assist you in your journey. Feel free to contact me for a 15' free video call to see how I can better assist you. If you are open for a change and committed, we could work together!

You’ve been holding your breath for a long time. The triggering texts, unpredictable co-parenting, accusations, sudden shifts in tone—each one hits your nervous system like a shock. You’re exhausted from trying to function while managing someone else’s chaos, and you can’t remember the last time you felt steady, safe, or like yourself. Even around supportive people, you still feel alone in what you’re carrying. I help people overwhelmed by high-conflict divorce, narcissistic abuse, infidelity trauma, and chronic anxiety feel grounded and supported again. Many of my clients also struggle with stress-related eating concerns—restricting, overeating, bingeing, or losing appetite—because survival mode affects both body and mind. You won’t need to educate me about these patterns; I understand the psychological whiplash and how these experiences erode your sense of self. My style is warm, direct, and steady. Together, we slow things down so your body can come out of constant alert mode. We make sense of emotional patterns, interrupt anxiety loops, and build practical tools that help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control. I use evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches—including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal work, and somatic strategies—tailored to your nervous system, your history, and your strengths. You deserve a life that isn’t ruled by fear, manipulation, or chronic self-doubt. You deserve relationships where you don’t have to shrink, explain, or walk on eggshells. Healing is possible, even if it feels far away right now. When you’re ready to feel stronger, steadier, and more like yourself again, I offer a free 20-minute consultation to help you explore your next steps.

Have you ever felt like you are doing everything “right” on the outside, but something still feels off on the inside? Maybe anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, past experiences, or major life changes have left you feeling disconnected from yourself. You may be someone who thinks deeply, feels deeply, and is ready to understand your story in a new way. I believe therapy is a collaborative process where we slow down, get curious, and explore the experiences that have shaped you. My approach blends narrative therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, somatic practices, and EMDR-informed work to help you better understand yourself, heal from painful experiences, and create meaningful change. Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a journalist, which shaped the way I listen: with curiosity, compassion, and a belief that every person’s story deserves to be understood. I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity exploration, religious trauma, and the process of reconnecting with who they truly are. Therapy is not about becoming someone new. It is about uncovering the parts of yourself that may have been hidden, unheard, or overwhelmed. Together, we can explore your experiences, rewrite unhelpful patterns, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.

I successfully support my clients in developing outer and inner resources in order to have greater relationship success and the resiliency to not just survive but to thrive. Do you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed in a world that feels too stimulating? Perhaps in the past, you have developed ways to feel okay with yourself and others, but these ways of coping simply are not helping anymore. Although a part of you might want to keep going as is, deep down there is another part of you that desires better relationships, less anxiety, and inner confidence. I can help you. My expertise includes working with highly sensitive adults and couples that struggle with communication, perfectionism, relationships, boundaries, life transitions, trauma, and body pain. My approach is grounded in relational and somatic psychology, and I have a holistic skill set that includes meditation, nature therapy, and present body awareness. Please do not hesitate to reach out to finally begin to feel unstuck. I welcome all questions about my practice and how I work. All initial 20-minute phone consultations are free of charge. I work with all California clients online via Zoom.

I believe everyone deserves to be the best version of themselves. Since 2006, I have seen people make significant life and behavior changes, getting unstuck from old patterns and view their world through new a lens. My approach is strengths-based and holistic, addressing the whole person. I am compassionate and non-judgmental, but also direct and matter-of-fact in my approach. My passion is working with college students and adults on mental health, trauma and addiction issues. I work collaboratively with you to identify goals and solutions that work best for you in your life now. You will always have a choice in the direction therapy goes in order to ensure it remains beneficial and most effective. It is common for people to experience more than one issue at a time, therefore we will sort through and make a game plan to best fit your needs. As a Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addiction Counselor, I am trained to address complex issues using evidenced-based interventions, which include: CBT, DBT, IFS and Motivational Interviewing. I am also trained in EMDR which directly works to reprocess traumatic experiences and how they are stored in the brain and body. My goal is to help you develop deeper insight and self-awareness into your thought and relationship patterns, provide a safe place to work through difficult issues or addictions, and provide tools that may help you achieve overall balance for a lifetime. Deciding to start the therapeutic process takes courage and I would be honored to join you on your journey. Let me help you get back on track.

You're here because the internal scrutiny about how your body looks and what food you’re allowed to eat keeps getting louder and more overwhelming. Or maybe you’ve realized just how often you second-guess yourself, feel nervous, drained, and replay social interactions in your head. Perhaps an important relationship has gone down the drain and loneliness is feeling unbearable. Completely overwhelming, right? I know it may feel like it, but you're not alone here. Together we'll work to ease the harsh internal criticism of your body, heal old wounds, create self-acceptance, and help you discover a sense of love and care for yourself. As a therapist who has been to therapy herself, I'm intimately aware of how difficult this first step can feel (but hey, you're here, scrolling through profiles...that is a wonderful start!). Just so you know, I also specialize in treating anxiety, childhood andor religious trauma, low self-esteem, issues with control, and substance usebehavioral addictions.

My goal is to help you realize that you do not have to be afraid of who you are. I hope to support you in connecting with and appreciating your basic goodness, wisdom, strength. I know that we all embody basic health and the capacity to love and be loved. We all possess strengths. As a result of pain, these capacities can become obscured. My 40+ years of mindfulness practice, professional experience, training and study have taught me this. I provide a safe and caring environment where together we will use your strengths to access your ability to thrive. I work with families, individuals and groups to support your coming into balance.

Struggling with anxiety, grief or depression? Are you in the midst of a difficult relationship or life transition? Experiencing confusion and fear? I can offer a warm, compassionate space and teach you practical skills to help you surmount obstacles, heal your emotional wounds, and make profound life changes. Our sessions will help you to connect to yourself more deeply, find increased stability and satisfaction in your life, experience increased self-confidence and self-esteem, improve the quality of your relationships, and to greatly reduce the negative of effects of anxiety, grief, confusion and depression. My therapeutic approach uses a potent combination of mindful awareness and experiential therapy to create subtle and transformative shifts in your life. I appreciate your courage in taking the first step on your healing journey. Together we will create a therapeutic environment that is suited to your unique needs.

As a Somatic Counselor, I work from an understanding of how our thoughts and emotions are necessarily intertwined with our body - internally with brain wiring and externally through behaviors that communicate when words do not. My focus is challenging emotional states and helping adults, partners, and families resolve what the resulting behaviors may be trying to communicate. Specifically, I work with anxiety, ptsd, depression, anger, health crises, fear of death or abandonment, low self-esteem, and life losses. My methods are whole-brained, linking both left-brain talk therapy and right-brain expressive therapies (Family Constellation work, Hakomi Experiential Therapy, SandPlay, and expressive exercises), CBT & PSYCH-K core belief work to transform negative belief patterns, as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and BrainSpotting to process traumatic life experiences. Together we choose methods that feel like a fit to meet your circumstance and goals. Ultimately, empowerment is the key.