Therapists in Loma Linda, CA

I am an associate marriage and family therapist who is passionate about helping individuals and couples get to the heart of the problem and help you create a new healthy way of living. Before going into this career, I worked as a registered nurse and witnessed first hand how our mental health directly impacts our physical bodies and vice versa. Because of that, I am a firm believer that the best type of care is the one that integrates our minds, bodies, and soul into treatment.

We as human beings are impacted by the experiences of our lives even from before birth to present. Sometimes, some of these experiences are so destructive that make us feel trapped, without knowing what to do. In turn, these feelings negatively alter the way we relate to others and ourselves and produce symptoms of depression; anxiety; insecurity; panic attacks; and compulsive, controlling, aggressive or abusive behaviors. All these symptoms are defensive reactions and indicative that something, deep inside us is not well and that we need help.

Anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns are just a few of the challenges that threaten to overwhelm us. Unexpected loss, disappointing dreams, lonely relationships, and feelings of being less than or undeserving lead to questions like, “what am I doing wrong?” and “how did I get here?” Perhaps you feel like you’re doing everything right and it’s still not working. Carefully-controlled narratives mask messy, doubt-filled, anxiety-ridden moments. Maybe you even wonder, “Am I enough?”

Sometimes in life it feels like we are heading to a destination, but we don’t have the whole road map. It can be scary, confusing, and lonely. I want to support individuals in finding the tools to help navigate, redirect, and reorient their lives. I approach mental health like it is physical health. We go to doctors when something is wrong, but we also go for wellness checks and do preventative care. Therapy should be no different. Do most people come to therapy when there is a problem? Sure. But I can help to show you ways to manage your mental health and check in regularly.

My passion lies in helping individuals heal from emotional and relational wounds to enable them to live more fulfilling lives with healthier relationships. Some of my specialties include trauma/PTSD, relational issues, family of origin issues, eating disorder recovery (outpatient and medically stabilized), women's issues, and working with the LGBTQ+ community. You might be a fit for me if your goals for therapy include better understanding yourself and others, improving relational functioning, and higher sense of self-worth and self-esteem.

The 3 year experience I gained as a MFT trainee, and 1 year as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, has given me an understanding of how to provide psychoeducation, psychotherapy as well as trauma-informed systemic approaches to helping others make positive changes in their lives for a better future. It is my goal to help your clients gain the tools they need to flourish, and I can provide whatever is needed to help my patients and clients grow. I use CBT and DBT as my primary psychotherapy tools, as well as a systemic approach that involves the use of Genograms so that a family or the patient can gain a deeper understanding.

Trained at Loma Linda University licensed as Marital and Family Therapist and Ordained as Minister, I have experience working in both outpatient and inpatient settings with youth and adults dealing with a variety of mental health issues. Licensed in California, with over 13 years of experience I specialize in treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Medical professionals' mental health, Premarital counseling, Spirituality & religion based issues.

What's standing in the way of you having a healthy relationship? Relationships are challenging. Finding one and maintaining a healthy one can feel even tougher. Whether we didn’t learn the skills to do so or our past hurts are getting in the way, we often find ourselves stuck or unsure how to form lasting and meaningful relationships. Let’s work together to uncover unconscious beliefs holding you back and heal past traumas impacting your ability to love yourself and be content in your relationships. Together we can discover effective ways to express your inner most feelings, unmet needs, and rekindle love.

Life can be quite an experience. Sometimes it goes along smoothly. We feel pretty happy and content. Other times it can become uncertain, even overwhelming. Handling all of the pressures and trying to find balance can become daunting. We may not do things as well as we used to and begin to feel that life is a struggle just to get through. Having support which allows you to find new and creative solutions can be just what is needed to help you get back on track.

If you need help now, I am here for you and will offer relief of painful symptoms. My clinical focus is on personal growth, challenges with anxiety and depression and spiritual questioning. I have a proven method for finding the root of every life challenge. The goal for all my clients is for each and every one of them to obtain total peace and clarity for themselves. My therapeutic approach is non-judgmental, open and honest. I also offer Neurofeedback therapy that will help reduce symptoms of anxiety and ADHD/ADD. Request a free assessment to determine if Neurofeedback is right for you. In-person or virtual therapy offered.

We believe that a positive therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in your healing process. Our role is to remind you of the unique set of strengths you already possess and help you find creative ways to apply them to overcome adversity. Some of our specialties include therapy for OCD and associated anxiety disorders; trauma and EMDR therapy; child and adolescent therapy; therapy for college students and young adults; support during perinatal/postpartum challenges; and help navigating for family or other relationship issues.

"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi. The heart of my work is to assist you to live an emotionally authentic life in relationship to yourself and others. In the process of discovering your true self you will learn how certain emotions, behaviors and beliefs have affected your life and your relationships and you will become empowered to make important changes. My style is warm, and non-judgmental at the same time I am direct and confrontive.

My goal is to help people live fully and unencumbered by their past. All too often we are held back by our attitudes and behaviors, confused as to why we feel anxious, sad or lost. It is difficult to make changes when you don't understand the reason behind your thoughts and behaviors. Understanding ourselves and our past in a deeper way allows us to break free of unhealthy relationships and attitudes. The more aware we are of ourselves and the world the more choices we have as to how we live our lives.

Choosing to get help is a sometimes difficult and courageous decision, especially in these difficult times. As of March 2020, I have begun doing telehealth. I will try to help you to feel as comfortable as possible from our first contact. I know that the biggest compliment I can receive is to be told how “real” clients find me to be, and how understood they feel. I have been in practice in Redlands for more than 25 years, and I utilize various techniques, tailoring my interventions to meet the client’s needs. I believe that it is the relationship between the client and therapist that has the most to do with growth.

Life is a big deal. It's a lot. And sometimes it's easy to lose sight of ourselves. To forget what we want and need. If we're honest, though, most of us would say we used to want to feel deeply known and connected. Do you still? Sometimes our histories, the ways we've been hurt, and even we ourselves can get in the way of believing we can still live a life of joy, connection, and fulfillment.

I believe a problem is a solution waiting to be found. I have 25 years experience seeing adults, children, teenagers, couples, and families. I've worked as a Family Court Mediator, and director of Student Counseling, Loma Linda University. My focus areas: 1.)panic attacks/anxiety disorders 2.) depression 3.) eating disorders 4.) divorce recovery 5.) adults and children from abusive/ alcoholic childhoods 6.) Christian counseling 7.) relationship issues (marital, divorce). I help clients change negative thinking, raise their self-esteem, and learn to achieve their goals. I work with clients to understand their destructive behavior and poor choices and change them

You’ve overcome a lot, and yet are having a tough time containing the feelings, thoughts, and physical sensations this time. It’s spilling out into your personal and professional relationships and moving you further away from the life you imagined for yourself. You've reached your maximum bandwidth and before you know it, old patterns creep back in. The confidence that you'll be okay slips away with each day. You're realizing you need support to not only heal and accept what is, but also to transform and be able to grow through this!