About Me
My Background
2006
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
2010
Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy
Alliant International University, San Diego
Since 2023
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider
Perinatal Mental Health CertificationPMH-C #PSI9215
My Mission
I believe that every person already has the answers they need, and my role is to ask the right questions to help discover them.
How I Work
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering in-person and online psychotherapy services for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and perinatal mental health issues (prenatal and postpartum).
I take a humanistic approach to how I connect and support my clients. Specifically, I look at the whole individual and their goals, motivations, potential for growth and ability to thrive.
My Promise to You
I am passionate about working with individuals who desire relief and personal growth from life’s challenges. I believe that examining, challenging, and changing our unhelpful thoughts and beliefs can have a profound and lasting impact on how we feel.
The job of a therapist has been described as “helping others,” but I disagree. I help others help themselves. I look forward to helping you.
My Approach
First session
The first session will be a more formal intake interview; I will ask questions and gather information about what brings you to therapy, what your current stressors are, and what your mental health history has been.
Goals and check-ins
From there, we will establish goals and discuss expectations. Each session will be an opportunity to check in on the past week, review progress made, and talk about anything that has come up since our last session.
Tracking progress
Some weeks, we will pick up where we left off; other weeks, we might talk about a new stressor or event that has occurred. Progress will be monitored by how you are feeling, if and when your goals have been reached, and the feedback you give me.
Your Pace, Your Plan
If you would like, I can assign homework, but it’s not always necessary. From my experience, therapy works best with those who are motivated to change, open to feedback, and willing to explore uncomfortable feelings.
My Services
Areas of Specialty and Experience
- Perinatal mental health issues (including prenatal and postpartum mental health concerns)
- Eating Disorders/Body-Image Concerns
- Parenting stress
- Women’s issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Alcohol and/or drug use issues
- Destructive coping habits
- Issues with self worth
- Difficulty with self care
- Social isolation or disconnection
- Feeling lost or without direction
- Transitions and adjustments
Treatment Methods
I am licensed in the states of California and Arizona with a Certification in Perinatal Mental Health. I utilize the following modalities:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Services Offered
- Individual Therapy to adults (18+)
- Group Therapy: New Postpartum Psychotherapy and Support Group.
- Online Psychotherapy and Telehealth
