Francisco graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Masters in Science degree in Counseling and has been practicing psychotherapy since 2013. Francisco is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a diplomate member of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. Francisco works to develop a collaborative relationship with his clients an
I was born and raised in Southern California. I attended Vanguard University where I completed both my bachelor's in psychology and my master's in clinical psychology.
I personally suffered from alcoholism, which further inspired me to pursue this work. As a result of my personal experience, I’ve spent a fair amount of my career wo
Are you feeling disconnected to yourself after a traumatic experience in ways you find difficult to explain? Sometimes bad things happen to good people. According to statistics, 70% of adults experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. You are not alone and what happened to you was not your fault. My name is Thao (pronounced Tao) or
Throughout life we face many struggles, challenges, and unpleasant emotions and events, and therapy can be a helpful platform to ease emotional burden and increase balance and fulfillment in life. I want to work alongside you towards pursuing a life that inspires you as you become your favorite version of yourself. I am honored by my clients who ch
I understand that life happens to all of us. You can feel overwhelmed by unexpected situations, unfortunate losses and unendurable psychological pains. Seeking help means that you are ready to work and bring your life into a healthier balance. Through our work together, I can help you navigate through troubling patterns that may have formed as a re
We exist in a world that is equal parts chaos and structure. It's hard to navigate the complicated series of events and past experiences that life involves. Trauma, stress, emotional turmoil, and questioning reality are common challenges. I am passionate about helping my clients explore their unique circumstances and to find healthy perceptions of
Hi there! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a CADC-II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) with over 15 years of professional experience in addiction and recovery, a Certified Specialist in Anger Management, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I believe that building a rapport is the most important aspect of the therapeutic connect
Anyone can get stuck. Having someone to talk to and seek support from can offer immense comfort. We live in a fractured world. The digital world offers constant socialization, while making us feel more physically isolated from friends and loved ones. Depression and loneliness have reached all-time highs. People who suffer from chronic conditions su
Maya Angelou said, "My mission in life in not merely to survive, but to thrive, and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style". This is not only my approach to life, but it is how I approach every opportunity to be of assistance to my clients. People seek therapy for various reasons. Some reasons are very clear to t
I believe that therapy helps people heal from present and past wounds, empowering them for struggles to come. My mission as a therapist is to help clients to identify those negative influences and help them make positive changes so they discover who they are, bring in purpose and fulfillment, with the overall goal to live their best life yet. Every
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