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Did you know that one of the most important factors in the success of therapy is actually the therapeutic relationship ? Yes, I have over 12 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I have experience treating a wide range of issues with everything from depression to trauma. And yes, I have extensive training as an experiential therapist in multiple modalities to support each client's individual needs, including Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Flash Technique, to name a few.

But therapy isn't about me, it's about you! And all my experience and training wont matter if you don't feel comfortable with me. My primary focus during our encounters will be to support you, understand you, and make sure you feel seen and heard so we can develop the therapeutic connection necessary to do the deep work. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. If you are still reading this and trying to figure out if I would be a good fit as your therapist, please message me directly or read further my philosophy on the therapeutic journey:

Life is a journey and we all hit some bumps along the road that can leave us feeling lost and confused, not sure how to move forward. In therapy we will look at your life's road map that has led you to where you currently find yourself and work together to map out obtainable short term and long-term goals for the future journey you desire. We will examine the twists and turns of your life to uncover generational and relational patterns that may have you feeling stuck in a ditch or like you are driving in circles. We will process any shame lingering from past choices or unresolved trauma that has you feeling stuck looking in your rear-view mirror, not happy with the reflection staring back. We will figure out the tools you need to get yourself back up and running if you are feeling broken down from the effects of grief, depression, or anxiety. In therapy you are the driver and I am the passenger. My role is to support you along the journey you desire and not be a backseat driver judging your choices, telling you what to do, or where you should go. Therapy is a partnership with you behind the wheel and we will go as fast or as slow as you are comfortable with. I recognize how scary it can be to trust another person with the most intimate moments of your life and be vulnerable. Whatever your age, gender, sexual orientation, race, issue, past choices, circumstances, or needs, I am here to help you map out a path to successfully move forward and can't wait to start this new journey with you.