Therapists in Agoura Hills, CA

Feeling stuck? Struggling to identify goals? Or maybe feeling as if your body image and relationship to food has become overwhelming? Whether you are having a hard time answering these questions or the answers are ingrained in you, I am here to support you! Authenticity and empowerment are the focus of my therapeutic style. Together, let's take a look at what is and is not serving you in life right now. Let's start by grounding down & taking a meaningful breath. I work through story, tools and feedback to help clients identify what is limiting them in life to ultimately, help them realign with their true self.

One of the bravest things a person can do is ask for help – I applaud you for taking that first step. I enjoy helping people manage anxiety, navigate life transitions, and work through trauma. Many of these issues can feel overwhelming and isolating; it would be my honor to support you through what you are facing as I know how powerful therapy can be. Having been on the other side of the couch throughout various points in my life, I understand the trust you are putting in a therapist when you walk into their office. I draw deeply from that trust and my own experiences to create a warm, nonjudgmental and compassionate environment.

I am a neuropsychologist with over 23 years of experience. I received my Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary and then received specialized training as a post-doctoral fellow in child, adolescent, and family psychology at the USC program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. I have a background in the neurobehavior of children and adults. I am seasoned in using parent-child attachment based therapy and individual adult psychotherapy as well as parent coaching.

Life is not black & white, the beauty is in the grey. I believe that everybody deserves support in their journey toward meaning and connection. The absence of support, meaning, purpose, or connection can lead to disorder and dysfunction. It is my privilege as a therapist to watch others explore and create a full life. My work focuses on the unique struggles of the individual, couple, or family. I use story, feedback, empathy, and education to help each client discover balance and their authentic self. My hope is that each person I get to work with learns the tools that work for them and can embrace the grey areas in life.

Have you been struggling for a long time with minimal relief? You're ready to let go of what has been holding you back, but you don’t want to spend years in therapy? Are childhood trauma or adverse life memories keeping you feeling trapped? Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) relaxes defenses to get below the surface. It releases past experiences and traumas and rewrites stuck parts of the brain to get to the root cause of sadness, fear, depression, and anxiety. If you're tired of feeling stuck, unworthy, unlovable, and invisible and want to accelerate your healing journey, KAP may be exactly what you've been hoping for.

Neuro-Psychotherapy: This unique therapeutic modality combines psychotherapy with a brain and behavior perspective. The integrative format helps you better understand your brain patterns in relationship to your behavior and emotional output. This information will help you to permanently correct the negative feeling or behavior, allowing you to establish positive patterns instead. We offer individual, family and couples therapy to children, adolescents and adults with the following problems or difficulties: sadness/depression, mood swings, anxiety (panic attacks), social phobia, poor social skills, OCD, substance abuse (relapse prevention), video game/internet/pornography addiction, gambling, eating disorders, sleep difficulties, impulsivity, anger problems, relationship issues, trauma/abuse, PTSD.

Recognizing that the challenges in our daily lives are complex, I offer individuals an array of services to address their unique needs. I offer a compassionate, soft, empathetic, and individually tailored therapeutic approach. I strive to help individuals cultivate and expand a deep sense of meaning and resiliency in their journey. I specialize in treating individuals who struggle with women's issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, conflict resolution, life transitions, and relational problems. I look forward to working with you!

What if you could stop all self- destructive habits and feel energized and excited by your life? Many of my clients are just like you; talented, ambitious and unique, but are unsatisfied with an area of life. If you are ready, I can help you get unstuck and make changes based on proven therapeutic techniques. If you're struggling to take care of yourself physically and emotionally, I will work with you to help you find balance, prioritize your health and manage your anxiety and depression. My approach is based on helping you get clarity, increasing awareness of your thoughts, and giving you healthy ways of managing your stress.

Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression? Feeling stuck in your relationship or marriage? Feeling lost or frozen because of trauma you've experienced? No matter where you may find yourself, I am so grateful that you are here!

I believe that effective therapy begins by focusing on fostering basic trust in our relationship. My foremost priority is to provide a caring, respectful response to my clients' emotional and psychological needs so that honest personal exploration can take place. I will be there to provide encouragement, sincere feedback, and support you in change. Once the source of your pain is clearly seen, discussed openly, and solutions are generated, joy and personal growth have the opportunity to return.