Teletherapy for Palos Verdes Estates, CA

No one is born with a playbook for life, but you have the power to write your own. Some people I work with recognize that they feel anxious, depressed, possibly reliving trauma, or are generally unfulfilled, while others are not sure why they are unhappy, nervous, not enjoying life. I’m here to help you get more out of life. More love, more joy, more peace. Change isn’t always easy. I offer a space where you can explore your emotions, fears, anger, and experience new-found hope, plus get real solutions, and thrive!

I understand that life can be difficult and at times and even overwhelming. My goal is to be a genuine support to you and help you learn new ways to cope through your struggles. I have extensive experience in helping people who are facing difficult experiences. I believe you have the ability to make your life better, to grow as a person and to overcome your current struggles.

You are worthy and "enough" just as you are. Most people want to improve themselves in some way, but deep inside your authentic self is in there. Some key factors in getting the most out of therapy are openness, willingness, and curiosity while facing life's stressors. There may be tears, laughter, and times of confusion along the path to self-discovery, with each step of the way leading to experiencing a sense of fulfillment. I invite people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds to explore the hidden opportunities that stress provides, to encourage self-care and personal growth. I have flexible telehealth and office openings.

Together with my clients, I create a safe and supportive space to explore the issues where they feel stuck and unable to move forward in their lives. From a client-centered approach we uncover core false beliefs, attachment patterns and other difficulties often at the root of suffering, which blocks many from living a life of inner peace and connection to others. I help facilitate the nurturing of internal strengths within the person to cultivate acceptance, healing and growth. My focus is on eating disorders, substance abuse, self-harm and other maladaptive behaviors, including underlining issues of anxiety, depression and trauma.

Meeting clients with warmth and curiosity, I work with individuals and couples seeking to break out of patterns that are no longer serving them. My collaborative approach acknowledges the unique context of the individual by tailoring treatment to specific needs. Experienced in helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse, I leverage client strengths while integrating mindfulness and somatic experiencing to improve coping and overall quality of life.

I am is a highly skilled and compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals, families, and couples navigate the complexities of their relationships. With a profound commitment to fostering emotional well-being, I employ a client-centered and empathetic approach to therapy, creating a safe and supportive space for clients to explore and address their unique challenges.

You feel stuck in an endless cycle of emotional blackmail. One moment, your partner is loving and everything is normal. The next, they explode and cite you as the root of all their problems. The unpredictability is exhausting. You care about this person but feel like they are breaking you down. You want to save the relationship, but your boundaries are being ignored and you are beginning to lose sight of who you are. You are so busy trying to avoid conflict that when you look in the mirror, you don't recognize who you see anymore.

I work with individual adults, children and families helping them develop healthy, growing relationships with one another, addressing blockages in family dynamics and helping individuals deal with relationship problems, as well as depression and anxiety. I utilize mindful self reflection and facilitate inner growth through reparative interpersonal experience and respectful collaboration in the safety of a therapeutic setting. Together we will learn new tools for positive conflict resolution, effective communication and expand the capacity of human relatedness. I focus on helping clients find deeper meaning and inspiration in their unique journey through life.