My Approach to Helping
I am a licensed psychotherapist in CA, NC, and SC. I have been a practicing clinician for more than 20 years, and have also supervised pre-licensed psychotherapists and graduate students for 11 years. I have an MS in Clinical Psychology from SFSU.
Most important to me is building a trusting, warm, and caring relationship with my clients. I use evidence-based modalities such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and am also trained in psychodynamic and mindfulness-based approaches. I also like to bring in art therapy and somatic awareness when helpful. Every person is different, and I believe sessions should be focused on what is most supportive to each person.