Therapists in Visalia, CA

I am a passionate Marriage and Family Therapist who strongly believes in empowering those who are underprivileged and underserved. I specialize in helping couples who struggle with intimacy due to communication problems, sexual disorders, infidelity, trust issues, and other causes - including those who feel that they have 'fallen out of love'. I also have expertise in treating pornography and other sexual addictions, adolescent issues, children with behavioral problems, spirituality issues, and anxiety.

There comes a time when we need help. I appreciate the courage anyone demonstrates when they make that call. I hope to create a space where individuals and families can receive that trusted assistance. I have been a therapist for thirty years. I was a tennis pro for ten years before that. I am aware of the process of change. There is a timing when an individual, or family, is ready to make those adjustments. In working with children, I involve the whole family. I especially enjoy the travels that the adolescent makes, and the perplexing attempts parents make in adjusting to this challenging phase. I work with addictions.

Feeling constantly on edge and overwhelmed? Has your relationship with yourself taken a back seat as you put others first? Stress built up over time is exhausting and draining to your physical, emotional, and mental well being. Wether it is personal concerns or the regular stressors of life you don' feel like yourself anymore. You may be experiencing unexpected adjustments in your profession, relationships, children's schedules, social life, finances and living arrangements. I want to help you find yourself again and create a more satisfying and authentic future. Let's collaborate to help you be calm, clear, connected and confident.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Life Coach, Founder and CEO of The Victorious Project. I help people with all sorts of issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, aging, relationships, job stress, and more. I use a variety of modalities including Motivational Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Coaching, and Grief counseling, to name a few. I am passionate about helping you discover your power and strength during difficult times and rediscovering how you are.

I have been counseling for 36+ years. I am a published author of the book Maturation Through Marriage and The Enticement of Divorce and am available for seminars in churches and group organizations. I have 34 years teaching experience with at risk high school students. Extensive internship training with alcohol and substance dependent patients equips me to work with clientele with these issues. I am an ordained minister with 3 years of full time Christian service which equips me for pastoral counseling. Having personally experienced the pain of divorce, I can empathize with spouses who are experiencing marital discord.

While I approach therapy from a Cognitive Behavioral perspective, focusing on challenging thoughts and changing behaviors, I do so with the primary focus on respect for my patients and their individual issues. I want you to feel supported in session but also know that you will be challenged and tasked with completing goals in between sessions. I greatly enjoy helping my patients reach their own goals to be successful in their life, especially in the areas of social relationships, academics, employment, and self-care.

Life is a journey of self discovery that can, at times, be blissful, or at other times, filled with uncertainty and turmoil. Whether your current life circumstances , or specters from the past, are causing you anguish, we will partner together to identify those thoughts and behaviors that are interfering with your ability to develop a life based in dignity, joy and purpose. We will work together to formulate a treatment plan that will provide you with the tools and strategies necessary to make and sustain the life changes that you desire. Couples welcome -incorporating the Gottman and Perel methodologies-

I work collaboratively with families, teens, children, couples and individuals to help build a healthier quality of life. With mutual goals identified and an array of evidence-based treatment practices to pull from, we can work together to create a deeper level of connection within your most valued relationships, enhance insight into your current challenging situations, increase understanding of oneself and aide in general emotional management. I hold a deep passion for my profession and the people I get to share this journey. I often find myself repeatedly in awe of the courage and strength displayed within the healing process.

Becoming a therapist was my first choice, a passion I discovered during my sophomore year as an undergrad. Of course, it was not my first major, as I thought I would attend medical school. However, due to a car accident, I had to take a break from classes with laboratory courses, which led me to psychology. The best methods to pique anyone's interest are, in my opinion, abnormal psychology and personality psychology; they started my passion for learning more. After earning my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, I applied for my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialty in Latino Family Studies.