My Approach to Helping
Hello, and welcome to my profile! I hope you find this overview of my work and practice useful. Because a solid therapeutic relationship is the primary vehicle for growth in therapy, I also offer a free 20-minute consultation to help prospective clients get a sense of what it's like to work with me.
I currently have openings for new clients residing in California, Oregon or Texas.
As a psychotherapist my style is authentic, interactive and client-centered. I work with clients in a collaborative manner to identify areas of desired growth or change, with the goal of enhancing each client's personal strengths and resources. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and Texas, a Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor in California (and also internationally certified in this specialty), and a Certified Neuropsychotherapist (NPT-C).
I specialize in providing discreet, confidential support for clients and offer expertise in relationship issues, professional stress, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, parenting, blended families, grief and loss, and trauma recovery. My approach is attachment-based and trauma-informed, and includes years of clinical and research experience. I am trained in and utilize a variety of evidence-based interventions including EMDR, neuropsychotherapy, polyvagal theory, CBT, DBT, EFT, ACT, psychodynamic theory, family systems, mindfulness techniques, and others. I work with adult clients individually, within couples, and in families to address personal challenges, improve communication, identify goals and needs, and increase overall life satisfaction.
