Therapists in Durham, CA

Primary Interest: Helping those struggling with emotions related to separation and loss, unrequited love, abandonment issues, attachment wounds, "on-again/off again" relationships, low self-esteem, obsessive thinking related to romantic-attachment loss, and unresolved grief.

"It takes a village to raise a child". I have over 15 year experience working with children, teens, and families to enhance relationships, decrease behavior problems, and improve communication within family systems. I believe that all individuals and families have the capacity for change and growth, but sometimes need a little support. My passion is to help parents and children strengthen relationships and decrease negative behaviors.

At our core, I believe we are all uniquely perfect. There may be things that get in the way of our realizing our wonderfulness and potential such as trauma, grief, crisis, old ideas, habits, negative patterns of thinking about ourselves, others or our lives. We all need support, new information or skill building at times in life. I bring fresh perspectives and serve as a positive guide and collaborator to people who wish to grow and change. Developing an authentic, trusting rapport, rich in empathy and acceptance are the foundation upon which functional, joyous, harmonious and fulfilling lives can evolve.

Living your life fully is an ongoing process of learning how to allow your authentic self to survive and thrive despite life's challenges. When we are hurting, we forget that at the core of our being we have inner greatness, unique gifts, and a legacy that needs to be liberated and brought forth into this life. When we are wounded we tend to get trapped by the defenses we build to protect ourselves. These ways of protecting ourselves cause relationship issues, create ongoing patterns of pain and conflict for ourselves and others, and prevent us from living fully who we are. In the journey together we move at your pace in compassionately exploring and liberating your inner authentic self.

As human beings we can develop painful, dysfunctional habits that keep us from connecting fully to self and others. At those times an objective therapist using a variety of approaches can help reconnect with self and others in healthier, more collaborative ways. I know that strong, collaborative interpersonal relationships provide the healing force for our emotional wounds and other stressors. Target populations: couples, children and teens struggling with life situations, Gender Identity and transitions; firefighters and police officers experiencing acute and chronic stress related symptoms at work and home.

I work with my clients from a person-centered and integrative perspective and incorporate Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, humor, and other practices into our sessions. I tailor my sessions to what works specifically for each client and use client feedback to make sessions feel comfortable and personalized. I support and guide my clients in learning to manage negative symptoms and to feel free and happier again.

Are you struggling to navigate significant life transitions? Feeling challenged by your relationships with self and / or others? Overwhelmed by self-doubt, negativity, sadness, or toxic habits? Seeking authenticity and deeper connections? Caught up in the oftentimes messiness of beIng human? I invite all of this and more...Using an integrative approach we will co-create a plan to uncover the best version of yourself.

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. My orientation is attachment based therapies.  I specialize in adolescents and young adults, utilizing attachment based trauma focused techniques to include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which I utilize in my work with adults, couples, and families.

I am a young therapist who is passionate about helping people who are struggling with life's issues. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and anger management. Growing up as teenager and young adult I experienced many of these afflictions myself and have dedicated my work towards helping those suffering from the same things. If you need help solving lifes problems or just becoming the best version of yourself, I can help you. I specialize in children, teens, and young adults, but am open to working with all ages.