Imagine you are walking around carrying a backpack full of bricks. Now imagine lessening that load. Together we can begin taking away those bricks so life feels less heavy and easier to manage. I can understand that due to the covid-19 crisis, your stress may be heightened as the future is unclear. I want you to feel that you have a safe space where you can express your feelings, thoughts and needs in an environment where you feel truly understood and supported. Collaboratively we can unpack the root causes of your distress and help you find successful ways to cope with life’s difficult challenges.

I believe in the possibility and opportunity to be the person that you desperately want to be. I am here to help you on the journey so you can experience peace, hope, and a more fulfilling life in all areas of your life: emotionally, relationally, financially, spiritually. I am a wellness expert that is versed in mindset/success/abundance coaching, health and wellness coaching, and mental health to be able to address all areas of your life and help you be more successful, healthy and happy in unison

What is keeping you from having the life you desire? Most people feel stuck and overwhelmed from time to time. My role is to help you identify the barriers to success in your life and help you overcome them. As a UCLA graduate, I have extensive training and expertise in providing cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment for a wide variety of problems experienced by children, adults, and families. As a therapist, I seek to blend my knowledge of best practices with the art of providing a safe and supportive place to explore sensitive issues in an open and authentic way.

I'm a licensed psychologist and a marriage therapist. I have a specialty practice in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I hold a diplomate from the American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and I'm registered with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. All this fades into the background when I am with my patients. What matters is understanding and connecting with the person in front of me. I treat adults and adolescents who are mature enough to participate in talk therapy. My work is primarily with individuals and marital couples, but I also work with whole family systems when it is appropriate.

Are you a woman suffering from low self-esteem or the "people pleasing syndrome"? Do you tend to look for love in all the wrong places? Do you lack confidence and have trouble asserting yourself? Do you harbor feelings of inadequacy, jealousy, and self-doubt, or become depressed, anxious, bitter, angry, or resentful? If so, you're not alone......

Affordable! A Place for the Uninsured, Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. We pursue therapy for a number of reasons. Maybe we’ve lost someone special to us. Maybe we feel apathetic or anxious, or we’re having feelings of agitation, remorse, and fear. Whatever our reasons might be, we know that the most vital reason we seek therapy is because we want to grow. We’ve imagined something different, and we want to see change within ourselves. Our amazing therapists provide a safe environment that enable our clients to begin the process of soothing and healing. The space created at SDFHC allows for comfort, growth, and support.

I have been working with high profile and influential clients helping them balance their lives. Along with being a LMFT, I am a Certified Robbins & Madanes Strategic Coach. Do you want to live a mindful & balanced life? Are you missing feeling passionate? Is your relationship needing enrichment and a recommitment or help to transition out? My strengths include working with Individuals, Couples, Families, or Businesses. Issues range from stress reduction, grief, depression, identity issues, life coaching - spiritual concerns, and more...EXECUTIVE RELATIONSHIP COACH, SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE COACH, DIVORCE COACH, BALANCE COACH, PARENTING COACH, SPIRITUAL COACH, WOMEN'S COACH, RELATIONSHIP COACH..

The clients I serve are those clients that feel they are not functioning in their life, both their personal, relationship, and family life. This may cause them to feel anxious, depressed or even fearful. I help clients find their deepest purpose, goals, visions, and potential. I give them the means to unblock any thoughts and feelings that are negative and destructive to their growth and development. I work with both individuals and couples, children and teens who are having to work on building better communication skills. I enjoy working with clients from all faiths, ethnic backgrounds, races, and gender identifications.

We all have times where we can use a little help with challenges in our lives. "How you look at it is pretty much how you'll see it." ~ Rasheed Ogunlaru

Specializing in Gottman Model couples therapy, I offer an in depth and comprehensive assessment of your relationship's particular strengths and areas of weakness. We can use this information to structure the therapy process so that it is focused on making positive, meaningful and lasting changes quickly. Please go to www.Gottman.com for more in depth information about Drs. John and Julie Gottman's research and the Gottman method of couples therapy. The Gottman Model is proven to reduce relapse. Let me give you the tools you can take home and independently use now and in the future.

I am a licensed doctor of clinical psychology (Ph.D. from USC), working in SCV for over 30 years. I love people and it has always been my dream to help them achieve the ability to handle their lives in the most satisfying way. We are all human. We all have our own struggles. We experience depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addictions, or simply difficult transitions in life. It is important to know that no one is forever "sick," no relationship ever "broken," or anyone for that matter who is beyond repair. Together, I will work with you (or your loved one) through the issues that have brought you into therapy.

Are you unhappy in your marriage? Tired of feeling disconnected and alone? Worn out from the bickering & fighting? Do you sometimes find yourself wondering if you might be better off without all these problems in your life? Do you wish you and your spouse could actually enjoy life again? After years of marriage, many couples find themselves wondering if they would be happier elsewhere. You are not alone. Many marriages hit turbulence after years of the wear and tear of unresolved tensions, unmet needs, and unfulfilled expectations. Don't settle for a disconnected, lifeless marriage another day. I can help!

I am experienced in working with children and families that are going through a difficult time. Whether your child is having a difficult time in school making friends, having difficulties with the work itself or the family has experienced some type of grief, I am able to help them to heal from their pain. I am experienced with children, families and adults requiring diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning and crisis intervention as well. With a strong commitment, passion, and willingness to take the necessary steps to help, I work with clients to achieve their goals through the therapeutic process.

The benefit of therapy is that one can gain self-understanding, as well as a better understanding of other people. When a person tends to view the world from a negative perspective, without being aware of the source of these negative views, a belief begins to grow that the world and the components of daily-life experiences are negative. The same can be said for events that provoke anxiety, as well as for individual experiences of trauma. Holding these types of thoughts without processing them tends to skew our views on reality and lead to errors in thinking, such as generalizations about how the world should be.

I specialize in empowering individuals through difficult life transitions, strengthening the mother/daughter dynamic, empowering individuals toward their best life, and supporting parents. Due to my extensive experience working with mothers and daughters I've been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network. As your therapist, I take on different roles to guide you through your process using mindfulness practices and CBT. I also offer systemic coaching for those who would like a more direct approach.

Each of us faces unique struggles in our lives and it can be easy to lose hope. Your story may include obstacles such as trauma, abuse, mental health issues, grief, and loss. Together, we can move forward by incorporating resiliency, connection, and growth to your personal and family narrative. *If you are looking for trauma informed, adoption competent, attachment focused supervision as a pre-licensed professional, contact me today.*

Living a satisfying and fulfilling life is in large part dependent on the quality of our relationships both with ourselves and those around us. Our greatest joys and woes are often experienced within the context of our relationships. If there are areas in your life where you are experiencing distress I believe I can help. I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where together we can work to increase awareness and better understand patterns, themes, thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are causing distress.

My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

I see you. I see the darkness you're sitting in; the pain and shame of the dark and scary thoughts that feel unlimited and overwhelming. I see you pulling away from the life you had planned and wanted so desperately. I see you hesitating to share these feelings with anyone out of the fear of embarrassment and ridicule. I see you in pain, but I also see your potential for joy and fulfillment. I see your potential for growth and change.

Are you feeling anxious? Maybe you are feeling sad, stressed, or stuck? Are you struggling to overcome negative thoughts? Are you having difficulty in your relationships? I am here for you. I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment, where we collaborate as a team to help you meet your personal goals. My approach is integrative and specific to each client. I strive to help guide clients towards self-awareness, insight, and better relationships with themselves and others.