There is a saying, "In youth, we run into difficulties. In old age, difficulties run into us." Sometimes life can be really hard. Even the strongest individual may need support and guidance in dealing with unexpected circumstances, or in managing conflict and personal challenges. I believe that through safe, reassuring, and compassionate therapy, clients can work through any struggle, connect to their best authentic selves, and achieve long-term growth and personal transformation.

In my practice I provide a comfortable and down to earth environment and demeanor that will allow you to grow insight, find more choices in your life, and build your self confidence. My practice is diverse; I see adults and children of all ages, nationalities, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identifications. It is very important to me that you get the results that you are looking for in therapy and that your experience is a positive one. I am sensitive, caring and dedicated to our work together.

As your therapist, we will collaborate to examine the way you live, the way you love, the way you experience the world. I will help you transform your relationship with yourself. My style is active and I am authentic, conversational and nurturing. I will be direct and honest with you. My intent is that you feel that I am present with you and that you feel known by me. I can hold you accountable to your goals and we will work through the hard stuff.  I practice with the intention to help you meet your goals. I can help with depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, self defeating behaviors, somatic issues, and complex trauma.

If you are feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed in your relationships, then working with an experienced and skilled therapist can be enormously helpful. I have over 22 years of experience working with a wide range of clients and concerns. Depression, anxiety, relationship, marital/family issues, self-esteem, and trauma, are some of the issues I help clients with. You can contact me at 323 875 9501 for a free phone/video consultation, to see if I would be a good fit.

I work with adults and couples to reach within themselves to find and create the answers, strength, and peace they are seeking. The clients I work with come from a diversity of backgrounds, including people who have been affected by chronic trauma, mood disorders, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ concerns, and those who feel stuck or need to find balance in their lives.

I offer telehealth and remote sessions. My approach blends years of experience with natural compassion, humor and insight. I'm not a passive therapist. I'm interactive in sessions, using a holistic approach with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). I've spent twenty years working with adults and adolescents with issues from anxiety and depression to bipolar and PTSD. I help individuals and families develop emotional strength, clarity and confidence. I join with you to explore patterns, identify goals, and learn skills to facilitate growth and recognize potential for change.

I believe effective psychotherapy fosters one part of the path towards wholeness. Past hurts, the voice of the inner critic, emotional dysregulation, and traumatic experiences can fragment the self, and break away our inner strengths and resources. I aim to relocate those strengths and inner resiliencies by facilitating exploration, and implementing appropriate best-practice tools. Together, we can navigate the psychological barriers and free up the inner entanglement. "Wholeness is not so much perfection as completeness." -C.G. Jung.

I am a culturally sensitive therapist who welcomes clients of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. During times of uncertainty, coping tools may need to be bolstered, or you may notice patterns in your ways of responding that you want to address. Patterns give us information about feelings we carry, and needs we attempt to fulfill. By forming a strong alliance with my clients, grounded in a stance of empathy and unconditional positive regard, I work to foster the skills, trust, and esteem for you to bravely overcome challenges, and acknowledge and act upon your most authentic self.

My practice is grounded in my firm belief of the transformative power of therapy. I work with clients towards self-understanding, growth, and finding their path to their authentic self.

I am passionate about helping people find balance and freedom in their lives. Whether you are struggling with mental health symptoms, relationship issues or unresolved past events that continue to impact your overall well-being, I believe in providing individualized care and understanding how your life experiences have shaped who you are today.

WEDNESDAY EVENING AND SATURDAY OFFICE HOURS AVAILABLE Experiencing life’s vast and continuous challenges can sometimes seem overwhelming. It is in times like these when we need a little extra support. I am passionate about providing a safe space that is nonjudgmental and respectful, where I can help guide clients on a path of self-reflection, to a place of self-understanding, growth, and healing. With greater self-awareness and the development of coping skills, future challenges in life can seem less daunting and be conquered in stride.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an certified EMDR Therapist, experienced at treating trauma caused by all kinds of stressful and/or traumatic events, including grief and loss, as well as any related issues such as anxiety, depression, and substance use, that can develop as a result. I am passionate about creating a safe space and a compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship with my clients as I guide them, utilizing their strengths, to accomplish post-traumatic growth and healing. I also believe in the importance of including family members and significant others, when available, as part of the treatment.

I strongly believe the power to change is inside each one of us. We have the power to change ourselves, which in turn can help shape our environments, and help us feel better. Change may not come easily, but with some hard work and help, we are able to achieve our fullest potential.

Let’s work together to help you find the healing, joy, and confidence you have been yearning for. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and teens in an empathetic, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental atmosphere. I work to create a safe space for my clients so that you can do the work you came to do. My approach draws on techniques from several schools of therapy including narrative therapy, mindfulness techniques, attachment therapy, and relational Gestalt therapy. To learn more about these approaches and how they work, please visit my website.

I help individuals who feel they are blocked, or at an impasse, professionally, creatively, emotionally or in relationships. These blocks can arise from stressful transitions, anxiety, unexpected or traumatic events as well as internal factors like fear, loss of trust, self-doubt/self-criticism, or depression. Often times we don't know what is causing the impasse and need to follow explorative paths within our history or in conversations that focus on the here-and-now issue and can lead to current changes and solutions.

If you are experiencing increased anxiety and worry due to the crisis, we encourage you to call us for support. We are here to help creatives, professionals, students, couples and families address anxiety, depression, trauma and loss. We are trauma informed therefore we offer EMDR, IFS and Restoration therapy because they are effective methods for providing relief after just a few sessions. Our therapeutic presence is warm, safe and respectful. Call us today for a free phone consultation. We will return your call within 24 hours.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience. As a therapist, I’m not here to judge you or tell you what’s wrong. Instead, I am here to help you uncover your hidden strengths and harness those abilities to address any challenges or roadblocks you may face. You don’t have to do it alone; we can walk this path together.

During treatment, we will think together about the past you have experienced and the future you desire. Therapy will cultivate an experience of being seen and understood in times of transition, disruption, or struggle. We will make space for sequestered parts of your identity and examine developmental and relationship patterns.

Lots of people seek out therapy because they want less. Less anxiety or depression, less anger, fewer flashbacks. They want to get rid of the bullshit. From my perspective, that's not the end goal. I want my clients to have MORE. More acceptance, more joy, more love and desire and freedom and calm. I want you to have the most fulfilling life you can imagine. When it comes to more, there's no end to the possibilities!

Are you tired of the same old patterns and anxiety holding you back in life? Perhaps you know what your goals are and you would like to gain some more insight and coping skills as you work towards them. You've been putting a lot of pressure on yourself and you're wanting support as you figure things out. You’re realizing it’s time to take care of you. You are motivated and ready for a change. Therapy can help. My approach is collaborative and intuitive - your therapy is as unique as you!