My ideal client often feels deeply stuck, trapped in a heavy fog of anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or that quiet sense of being “not enough.” You might feel inferior, exhausted from carrying invisible wounds, and convinced there’s no real way out. You’ve likely tried therapy, medication, or self-help before, only to get temporary relief that fades, leaving you even more discouraged. You’re ready for something deeper: a genuine, compassionate space where you can finally be fully seen and understood without judgment. I specialize in helping people navigate depression, anxiety, addiction, and the painful feeling of being trapped in their own lives. Using a holistic, personalized approach informed by both professional training and my own life experiences (including being an apprentice for almost a century with Curanderos in the Amazon jungle), I create a safe environment for real healing, not just symptom management. Together, we’ll gently explore the old wounds that keep you feeling small or powerless, while reconnecting you with your inner strength and resilience. My goal is to help you move from surviving to truly feeling whole again, so you can rediscover purpose, experience real joy, and face life with a quiet confidence you may have forgotten was possible. You don’t have to keep carrying this alone. Healing is possible, even when it feels impossible right now. If this resonates with you, I’d be honored to walk beside you on the journey toward freedom and a brighter, more fulfilling future. I also have extensive experience working with couples, and I help partners navigate many of the most common challenges couples face, including communication breakdowns, recurring conflicts, emotional disconnection, trust issues, and rebuilding intimacy. Whether you’re coming in individually or as a couple, I provide a supportive space for meaningful change.

Over the many years I have been engaging in therapeutic practice, I have noticed that people often come to therapy when they are feeling stuck, alone, or think that they have exhausted their available resources for coping. My role as your therapist is to serve as a tour guide, helping you identify and express your needs and wants, as well as recognize your strengths and abilities to heal and grow. I also often work to understand how your past experiences and current situation may relate to moving forward. We work together to make change and facilitate the life path that feels right for you. I take a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach to therapy.

I'm interested in your life story thus far. As your therapy journey begins, it's helpful to consider being open-minded to get the most out of each session. I've found honesty and vulnerability lay the foundation to building a new freedom. Yes, I realize this is challenging, so let's take our time (baby steps) and see where the current of this journey takes us. Therapy does require commitment which will benefit you. With your permission, I find it important to consider our pasts (family & personal relationships). What experiences (negative or positive) have we learned from these relationships; as individuals and couples, are there any resulting effects on our communication skills, thoughts & behaviors, strengths & weaknesses. In therapy sessions, let's explore and discover any underlying issues. Negative life experiences can have long-term emotional effects which many fail to realize. We can address and process various forms of trauma & abuse and their effects on us (e.g., maladaptive behaviors, depression, and anxiety). Many of us walk around with heavy baggage from past abuse and trauma(s). Now that you're here, let's begin to unload all that baggage weight. Working with people of various ages and ethnicities is an honor. There's nothing more rewarding than being able to witness positive results and healthy outcomes for my clients. With my guidance and support, it's important that my clients know they do most of the work. For many, this is the first time for new experiences in a session: validation, new awareness, empathy, compassion, self-introspection, having a voice, self-care, experiencing emotional reactions, addressing pain and looking at life through a new lens. These are all part of the healing process and assist in strengthening resilience. I've worked with adolescents, adults, older adults in individual, couples and group therapy settings.

I offer a safe, supportive environment to help you identify and resolve unhealthy patterns that keep you from moving forward. You might be feeling stuck because you’ve become emotionally disconnected from your partner, you’ve experienced a traumatic event, or you’re struggling to perform at your optimal level at work. You want to rediscover intimacy, purpose, and joy. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California, I’m here to join you in developing effective coping skills to manage life’s daily challenges.

I specialize in taking couples from conflict to connection, tailored to the needs of the individual couple. My patients tell me that I come across as a warm, rather humorous individual who uses a practical approach in therapy. I believe in first helping couples decide if they want to work on the relationship or not. (Called discernment). If so, I devote all my energy to helping couples move forward by learning new skills to communicate and feel connected. I also teach couples conflict resolution skills so you can disagree without being disagreeable- that is, communicate with respect and empathy. I strongly encourage "homework" between sessions designed to strengthen skills, develop common interests (if needed), and to learn to enjoy each other again.

I help dual-career, type-A couples experiencing anxiety and sadness from constant conflict cut arguments by 50% in 12 weeks, so you avoid separation, divorce, or estrangement, even if only one partner will attend. My approach is focused and authentic, using Relational Life Therapy, among other models. We will examine the patterns, emotional reactions, assumptions, and communication habits shaping what happens between you and the people closest to you. You'll learn the skills and get tools to enjoy a better marriage, partnership, or family membership. No need to sacrifice or compromise, as these approaches quietly build resentment over time. Learn how to make requests that land without triggering resistance. Learn how to listen beneath the words your partner is using. When both people feel understood rather than managed, the entire tone of the relationship begins to change. For those who want concentrated progress without a weekly commitment, I offer 3-hour power sessions designed to create real traction in a focused format. If traditional therapy is not the right fit, Relationship Communication Coaching is available wherever you are, offering the same high-level relational support in a flexible, non-clinical structure. Coaching Website: whatyuneedcoaching.com If you are looking for support that respects your intelligence, your time, and your need for real forward movement, I invite you to reach out for a complimentary consultation. Evening and weekend sessions are available!

It is my goal to help clients actualize their full potential and resolve challenges in their lives. By working in collaboration with clients, we will discover what is getting in the way of you fulfilling your hopes and dreams. You may be feeling stuck, unmotivated, or hopeless because of past hurts, conflicts, and doubts you may have experienced. You are not alone. Our work together will assist you in finding and anticipating the good, so you can enjoy it. Your destiny awaits you on the road you have chosen to avoid. Remember, the path is formed by walking on it.

As a psychodynamic therapist, I value a direct, relational, and curious approach. I view the therapeutic relationship as a compass that helps us dive deeper into unconscious patterns and themes, not just for the sake of insight, but with momentum toward real transformation and change. I prioritize spontaneous exploration and curiosity in sessions that invite meaningful dialogue about your wants and needs for a fulfilling life. In our work together, we process in pursuit of a life where you have agency, acceptance, and autonomy.

At New Beginnings Christian Counseling, we are committed to facilitating healing, renewal, and restoration in your relationships, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth. Life can be overwhelming, and many people struggle with negative or intrusive thoughts that impact their emotions, relationships, and sense of purpose. As Christian therapists, we believe lasting change happens when we learn to identify unhelpful thought patterns, replace lies with truth, and align our minds with God’s Word. Using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), we help clients recognize and challenge distorted thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes so they can improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and experience lasting growth. We serve teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families in both English and Spanish. We offer in-person sessions in Yorba Linda, California, as well as telehealth services throughout California. Our clinicians provide support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, and stress management. We also offer specialized services, including eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), couples counseling, parenting support, care for new moms, men’s support for technology and gaming addiction, and counseling for first responders. Our desire is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can experience healing, discover hope, and move toward the restoration God has for your life.

I have been using the Gottman Method in couples therapy to successfully transform romantic relationships for 11+ years. This method is based on extensive research on what tools "master couples" use to have successful relationships. I have seen this method turn around relationships again and again, even when the couple had lost all hope for a better future. I will ask you to work hard to achieve this success, but I will be there every step of the way to support you. I know taking this step can seem scary, but your relationship is worth it! I also work with individual clients. I strive to listen deeply, point out destructive patterns with objectivity, and support my clients unconditionally in discovering their true self. I help them listen to that empathic voice inside that challenges them to make change despite outdated coping mechanisms from their upbringing and life experiences. I endeavor to be insightful, nonjudgmental and creative. By using a gentle sense of humor and a supportive, caring style I am able to challenge my clients to achieve the goals they set for themselves.

Therapy is an investment of time and energy towards self-awareness and transformation, creating balance and harmony, while instilling hope, and self-acceptance. In my work with individuals, the most common areas of focus involve relationship or self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, abuse, or those with self-defeating behavioral patterns. Separation, divorce and child custody can be a painful process for parents as well as children. I offer a safe, supportive and nurturing environment to cope with these challenges together while seeking the appropriate tools unique to your situation to facilitate conflict resolution and positive co-parenting. I specialize in helping individuals andor family members who have developmental disabilities and feel powerless to overcome behavioral and social issues. I have 20 years of experience working with children and adults with high function autism in a facility setting. I understand the challenges and I can help. I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach, drawing from a myriad of psychological therapies and modalities to create a unique client-centered design. As humans, we share many experiences, life events, traumas, challenges, and victories, yet we are all very exceptional individuals in need of understanding, empathy, respect, and acceptance.

I offer clients a safe, non-judgmental and interactive space to work through personal issues, problems and dilemmas of life. I believe that at times, we need to look outside our usual supports to find a consistent and supportive place to find balance in our lives. Therapy is an opportunity for growth; to feel less stuck and less overwhelmed. I will collaborate with you to identify obtainable goals and explore the barriers and challenges to feeling relief and contentment both within yourself and in your relationships with others. Together, we will recognize your strengths, discover your resilience, and develop your authentic self. As a licensed therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience, my skills and training include the ability to help with problems of anxiety and stress, depression, relationship problems, work concerns, parenting issues and life transitions, among other troubles. I work with individuals, couples and families to help them discover the deeper roots of the issue so they can begin to find resolutions, expand awareness, communicate more effectively with those around them, and understand links between the roots of their issues and their daily lives. I look forward to your call. We will discuss together the best way to begin.