So many of us are raised to think that we have to earn a sense of belonging or win love, approval or admiration to fit in. It's baked into our social structures. We are saturated with advertising that tells us we have to be attractive, successful, smart, thin, young... so that we will buy stuff to compensate for being plain old human beings. An
You might be here because something isn’t working — even if you can’t fully name what it is. Maybe you feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are painful but familiar. You’ve probably been holding it together for a long time — doing what’s expected, showing up for others, managing the day-to-day. B
Over the past 10 years, I have used my clinical training to help individuals, couples, and families untangle the scary, messy, and upsetting parts of their lives. I enjoy empowering individuals to heal from a trauma-informed lens and learn healthy strategies for engaging in relationships with self and others. As an EMDR trained clinician I utilize
Have you found yourself locked in a pattern of relating that leads again and again to the same negative, frustrating or unsatisfying outcomes? I help couples or individuals identify and alter these patterns, often with insight into how they developed in the first place, leading to happier and more fulfilling relationships and lives.
I am committ
One of my greatest strengths lies in helping individuals develop emotional intelligence and practice effective anger management. I specialized in working with individuals that have experienced trauma and have helped parents manage trauma through a compassionate lens while parenting. I understand that each client is unique, and I am committed to cre
Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of addiction, unsure of how to break free? Maybe you've tried to quit before, but it feels like there's something deeper holding you back—emotions, trauma, or relationships that keep drawing you toward unhealthy patterns. At the California Center for Change, we understand how overwhelming this can feel
Licensed and trained as a clinical psychologist and a Marriage Family Therapist, I have worked with both individuals and couples for over forty years. My approach is collaborative, helping develop insight into unconsciously held beliefs as well as generating strategies to cope with the stresses and challenges of life. I have an interest in both lo
*Trauma-Informed Specialty EMDR Certified*
I have 2 primary practice specialties, serving both men and women:
*One of my passions is helping women and their families through the life cycle transitions of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause. I also help womencouples through perinatal loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, etc.). Supp
I am very approachable, informal, careful with people's feelings and work well with those who are new or hesitant to come to psychotherapy because they are unaccustomed to the "culture" of psychotherapy, fearful of being judged or not "doing it right" (i.e. ethnic minority, working class background, new immigrant, men whose wive
Are you finding yourself stuck in your relationships? Have you been told you're too needy or co-dependent? Are you struggling with anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, or low self-esteem? Do you struggle with feeling worthy? Through self-awareness, compassion, and empowerment, therapy can help you find relief from your suffering and create a new
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