As a board certified Cognitive Therapist by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy with extensive training at the Beck Institute, we will work with you to establish attainable goals, teach you how to use specific tools and gain the skills necessary to achieve and maintain your goals. This is a collaborative process that is tailored to you and your needs. Most importantly, we will provide support and guidance along the way. To learn more about CBT and our practice call anytime.

Specializing in grief & loss, and trauma with clients ranging in age from adolescents to seniors utilizing EMDR and family systems therapy

If you're having relationship issues, feel anxious, depressed, uncertain, unappreciated, and/or taken advantage of, I offer an empathic ear to listen and hear the difficult circumstances you face. Using a Humanistic therapeutic approach and mindfulness practice together we will travel the high road to greater peace and harmony in your life. You will learn what triggers you and at the least know how calm yourself and better yet maintain your inner peace in the face of adversity. Your self-awareness and self-esteem will grow immensely. Your relationships on all levels with improve greatly.

Your journey is the most important aspect of therapy and I would be honored to assist you with that journey in any way I can. People are complex, diverse and interesting, and based on my experience, are just trying to do the best they can. Whether you've been in therapy before and are just looking to get "back on track" or you are taking that courageous first step, I would be privileged to help you on your journey.

I have my Masters Degree in Educational Counseling with an emphasis in Career Development. My career interventions are outcome driven meaning I counsel to get results for you! I provide high quality career counseling services including career assessments to determine your vocational and/or educational path. I also provide resume and cover letter writing strategies, job searching strategies and interview preparation. I am not a career coach, anyone can be a career coach, rather I am a master degreed counselor specifically trained in career development.

Hello! I am a passionate therapist interested in walking with you down the road of self discovery. We will work collaboratively in achieving an overall sense of holistic health best suited for your needs. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy in a safe, therapeutic environment. I will support and guide you in learning and practicing new, effective, and healthy ways of living. I integrate various psychological and Eastern methodologies. We will confront present issues as well as empower you to live life to your fullest potential. I believe in creating a harmonious balance between mind, body and spirit.

I offer Telehealth, or virtual therapy, through a HIPPA compliant platform to better meet the needs of my clients. I have extensive training in dialectical behavior therapy and years of experience providing a comprehensive DBT program to both adolescents and adults. I also offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a brief therapy modality. As a collaborative therapist, I take a personal approach to therapy by working with my clients and helping guide them along the way to mental health and well being. Having years of training in mindfulness therapies, I bring a unique perspective to my work by being both challenging and accepting.

My mission is to help empower people to grow, to change and to live a more peaceful and authentic life. The changing process can be quite intimidating and we can become "comfortably" numb in a hectic, drama filled life. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Each one of us has our own unique story and circumstance. My approach to therapy is tailored to your unique needs. I meet you where you are. My work is geared around collaboration. Together, we look at what is showing up and take it on in a clear and honest way.

Anger getting the best of you? Worry? Despair? Not doing what you were born to do? Having the same ol' fight again and again? Not feeling heard? Finding that romance and sexual intimacy are a distant memory? Collaborating on issues like these with someone who continually works to "get" you can bring you a sense of relief and provide lasting solutions. In fact, it can save your life and the lives of your relationships.

Welcome to my practice! I am so glad you are here. I have 20 years of clinical experience to offer my clients. My focus & passions are working with individuals to reduce and stop both anxiety and depression. I see many people who struggle with PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and with a history of childhood abuse (emotional/physical/sexual) and trauma. I offer evidence based help using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing(EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Neuroptimal Neurofeedback. You will gain concrete tools, find solutions and feel connected, supported while you are reaching the goals you have set for your life!

I love what I do and my greatest passion is helping couples, families, and individuals learn to communicate in a way that promotes healthy connection and healing in their relationships. When individuals, couples or families are hurting, it is sometimes difficult to navigate on their own and so that is where I can help; to guide you through those challenging and painful times. I also enjoy helping those who suffer from anxiety, depression, body image and eating disorders, and any other obstacle that may be keeping one from growing and flourishing in their lives.

When your life isn’t what you want it to be – Is less fulfilling and satisfying then it should be –– Might be burdened with sadness or depression -- I offer guidance, support and comfort in a safe healing environment that can help turn your life around. Help you discover how wondrous it is to find the emotional strength and freedom you need to recognize then pursue -- and finally realize your full potential

TELEPHONE THERAPY/COUNSELING. $65. Telephone Therapy is easy and convenient, without the hassle of driving to an office. "Many clients find it it easier to talk more openly about deeply personal issues, emotions and experiences over the phone than in person."

In life, challenges arise — relationship conflict, life transitions, fertility struggles and complicated pregnancies, postpartum anxiety, depression, anger. What do you do? Even the most supportive and loving relationships face difficulties. Many couples and individuals ignore the issues, assuming “things will work themselves out on their own,” and continue to suffer in silence. But you deserve to feel heard and understood. The ability to turn adversity into strength is an empowering skill available to everyone, with the right tools.

My practice is focused on relationship issues, improving communication, addiction counseling, men's issues, LGBTQ+ parenting, depression and anxiety. In therapy you will find a strength-based client centered approach, where your unique skills and values are used to help overcome the areas in which you are stuck. A genuine respect for each person leads to a safe therapeutic alliance through which growth, healing and connection occurs as we work towards accomplishing your goals.

Connecting with the right therapist is the first step to a successful counseling experience. Where do I begin? Who is the right therapist for me? My style is supportive and active, often encouraging the use of humor to help people get through tough experiences. I help patients set clear goals and truly understand their lives. Whether it is an issue with a spouse, child or work colleague, relationships often create difficulties we can't sort out on our own. A good counseling experience can help clarify these issues in a safe, nonjudgemental environment.

I'm sorry, but I'm currently unable to accept new clients at this time. Please feel free to contact me to be placed on the waitlist. Being a therapist is a true privilege and I am grateful for the opportunity to connect with clients who are committed to restoring balance in their lives and relationships. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, helping clients create new behaviors, thoughts, and feelings to improve their quality of life.

Are you struggling with food and don't know where to turn? Are you uncomfortable in your body? Do you feel like you have it together in all areas of life except your eating? Do you experience overwhelming anxiety and sadness/regret around food (or after eating) or about your body? I can help. My passion is to help people repair their relationships with food and with their bodies so that they can replace the criticism and self-loathing with compassion. I have helped many clients over the years find relief from the burden of food and body anxiety.

I am a licensed therapist in both Hawaii and California, with an office in Carlsbad, CA. My approach to therapy comes from a humanistic standpoint, helping clients to better understand patterns that cause chaos or dysfunction in their lives. I work with those who come in to assist them in developing understanding, compassion, and knowledge around this chaos; as well as skills to overcome these difficulties. Each person's treatment, session, and therapy is individually personalized to meet your specific needs. I come from a person-centered approach, and practice mostly CBT, ACT and emphasize the therapeutic relationship.

To start, I am an Internal Family Systems Therapist and most clients I see are looking for IFS therapy. Now, Are you at a place in your life where you just want more? Maybe your marriage is not necessarily "bad" but a part of you feels like you are missing out on what you know it could be. Maybe a part of you is critical of yourself and is keeping you from reaching your dreams. I believe that better understanding and getting to know your own internal world helps you see the world differently. It is from that centered place that you can better get to know your compassionate, curious, and confident self. Life can be so much more!