"I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental and collaborative working relationship with each client in therapy. I believe it is important to meet a client where they're at in order to facilitate awareness and change."

"Making the decision to get help can be difficult. As a Marriage and Family Therapist my approach is to understand each person's experience and help my clients make sense of the unique challenges they face while helping them to explore healthy ways of coping."

"Sometimes the challenges of life can be overwhelming. We may feel stagnant, unbalanced, and/or ambivalent. We can either suffer in the current conditions, or be responsible for changing them. The choice is ours. I utilize well-researched, evidence-based practices to help clients develop concrete skills and techniques to effectively manage a variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems, and relationship issues. My focus is to build a collaborative relationship and assist clients in making positive changes in their lives by applying practical and proven strategies. I place importance on self-awareness, exploring how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected."

"I am a licensed therapist with several years experience providing mental health services to families, adolescents, adults, and couples. I have worked within the school system in several California cities and have developed a strong understanding, rapport, and therapeutic relationship with adolescents and their families to provide the appropriate interventions to improve a variety of issues ranging from trauma, loss and grief, substance abuse, relationships, and domestic and community violence. I use the right therapy approach to help you help yourself by jointly discovering the root cause of your issue, concern, or problem in a comfortable, supportive, and safe environment."

"I graduated from Chapman University at Vandenberg Air Force Base in 2004, now Brandman University, with a BA in psychology subsequently earning my MA in clinical psychology from Antioch University at Santa Barbara in 2006. I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist since 2010. My professional experience has been contained within the many programs of the County of Santa Barbara Behavioral Wellness department (formerly ADMHS)."

"You know something in your life is not quite right but you are not sure what to do about it. Seeking help can sometimes be difficult and often takes courage. Throughout our lives we encounter many difficulties and challenges. Additionally, we can be motivated purely by a desire for personal growth, understanding and self-fulfillment."

"If you are feeling overwhelmed, therapy can help you manage your emotions, get you through the tough times and create a direction/focus while maintaining control of your life. Therapy is a confidential and joint process to explore and address concerns and/or fears that you may be experiencing. Our goal is to help you resolve these issues as quickly as possible at the same time building knowledge and skills that will allow you to cope in the future."

"Are you feeling overwhelmed by life? Stress getting unbearable? Relationship troubles? Losing hope? Kids being uncooperative or acting out? Or would you simply want to gain self-awareness and grow emotionally? I am here to provide you with a safe therapeutic environment in which you will be able to grow as an individual by overcoming life challenges, underlying problems, relationship issues, and other concerns that can be contributing to your presenting symptoms and behaviors."

"Seeking help can be overwhelming and difficult to do but you just took the first step. Whether you are struggling in relationships, need help improving communication, are experiencing life stressors, or life transitions, therapy can help you work through it. I offer a non judgmental and safe environment and by integrating a variety of therapeutic techniques and utilizing therapeutic methods, I will work with you to accomplish your goals."