I hold a safe nonjudgmental space where you can explore, learn new tools, and challenge beliefs that aren't working anymore.

Holding on to "baggage" from childhood can rob you of vitality, purpose, and pleasure in living. Chronic bickering and fighting can kill off love and respect, destroying marriages and parentchild relationships. A divorce or affair can leave you feeling disillusioned, bitter, and afraid to trust again. Frequent crying spells or blowing up "for no reason" are important messages from your wounded spirit and should be heard. There can be healing. There is help out of pain and confusion. During difficult times, talking with an impartial person not related to your family or friends in a confidential setting can be a relief and provide new perspective. Few of us grew up in "perfect" families that taught us everything we need to know about love, relationships, dealing with strong negative emotions, or negotiating compromise. When we're unhappy or under stress, we forget the "right" things to do, or can't imagine new ways to handle old problems. I have helped people like you work through struggles such as hopelessness and suicidal thoughts, anger, parentchild conflict, anxiety and mood disturbance, marital and workplace discord, infidelity and broken trust, adjustment to divorce, death of loved one, or job loss, ineffective communication, processing rape and other traumas, parenting challenges, maintaining sobriety, and re-entering marriage and family after military deployment. I will help you discover how familiar coping strategies like withdrawal, aggression, or substance use that have become obsolete, were developed originally as way to cope. Armed with new understanding, you will replace these old attitudes and behaviors. Together we will face painful fears or memories, increase tolerance for vulnerable emotions, and help you emerge stronger and more whole. We will identify and build on your strengths. I will teach you to observe and honor your "inner voice", listen more effectively to other people, set clear boundaries, say what you want and need with confidence, and express anger in healthy and productive ways. My style is relaxed, interested, and respectful. My approach is collaborative consultant, not "the expert". I believe all human beings deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. When given the opportunity to be seen and heard, I trust that people know what they want and need, and have the power to solve many of their own problems.

As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I provide Psychotherapy, Life & Parenting Coaching, & Educational Consultation in my virtual private practice. My private practice is exclusively Virtual. I conduct sessions by phone & video. I am devoted to guiding my clients through many of life's challenges. Since 1986, my family-centered experiences have enabled me to address stressful concerns many of us may be facing at home with our families, at work, and at school. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship where clients may choose to focus on building positive self-worth, embracing more effective parenting strategies, creating successful relationships, navigating through grief & loss, tackling educational & motivational concerns, and exploring a variety of personal issues. I counsel adults, parents, couples, and individuals. I believe that we all have the skills to make our lives happy. My role is to help you tap into your own special coping skills and guide you to enhance your ability to resolve your challenges. I believe that when we change the way we THINK, we change the way we FEEL, which will change the way we ACT!! It's not magic, just a commitment and hard work! I'm wishing you all the best!

We’re here with same-day appointments, with in-office and online options in California. Our Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) support people of all ages, with a wide range of concerns, and from all backgrounds. We offer compassionate, ethical care for individual adults, teens, and children, as well as couples and families. We can support you on your healing journey today. Some of the areas we help with include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parenting, behavior changes, past or current trauma, relationship issues, and more.

I believe therapy should be collaborative and client-directed. I work with my clients to create short and long-term goals based on their desires and needs. I know our history can contribute to our present, so I take time to explore my clients' family history and significant events from the past. Understanding patterns of behavior can be particularly helpful to break cycles of negative behavior. Most importantly, though, I love people and cherish relationships. We each have a need to connect with others, and healthy attachments to others can help us find meaning in our own lives. I aim to honor and strengthen my clients' relationships with children, parents, co-workers, significant others, and the people who cross their paths.

My goal is to help you overcome whatever difficulties may have led you to be reading these words and searching for support. I strive to provide care that is specifically tailored to each person, as each person’s needs, experiences, and desires are different. I have experiences with a range of treatments including CBT, psychodynamic, DBT, compassion-focused, and mindfulness-based interventions, as well as individuals of diverse identities and backgrounds. Though it is important to me to ground all that work within trauma-informed and compassionate perspectives. I truly love this work and the opportunity to walk alongside folks on their journeys though life. Being a human in this world is hard, but finding a competent, supportive, therapist to help you through it doesn’t need to be.

I understand the apprehension in seeking therapy and counseling. I also understand the importance of obtaining therapy in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I believe that there are times in our lives when we all face a need to seek counsel with someone who is able to relate to your struggles. My approach is to use my experiences in "facing my fears" and anxieties to assist you. I work to provide strategies and goals so you are able to overcome your struggles. My most successful results were with a therapist who allowed me to shed my facades and gave me the opportunity to express myself with open and honest communication and not have a fear of being judged. I hope to help you with some of the strategies and life changes that work, not simply from what is learned in a book or classroom, but from personal experiences as well.

Have you said to yourself "IF" I make enough money, lose weight, get married, have kids, etc., "THEN" I will be happy, content, or joyous, only to find that you are left feeling just as incomplete as before you made those accomplishments? Have you gotten to a point in your life where the "if-then" statements you make to yourself have left you feeling unworthy and critical of yourself? Do you ever find yourself fixated on your worth as a person, parent, or loved one? Using an eclectic approach I help clients find their worth, ease their critical voice, and create a joyous life through self-acceptance.

I have helped clients process complex sexual trauma and emotional abuse, neglect and abandonment. I also work with depression, anxiety, loss and attachment issues, as well as Chronic and Terminal illnesses such as Epilepsy, Breast cancer.

If you’re here, something probably feels overwhelming, stuck, or painful right now. You might be tired of carrying it on your own. You don’t have to. When we work together, I create a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood, without judgment. My style is warm, collaborative, and gently direct. We’ll look at what’s keeping you stuck, build practical tools to help you manage what you’re facing, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. Therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating. It can be a place where you can breathe a little easier and start moving forward with more clarity and confidence. If you’re ready for support, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.