Teletherapy for South Pasadena, CA

Your story matters deeply to me. I provide relational, integrative, and sex-positive therapy to queer and BIPOC individuals. My clients are looking to make their minds and bodies a safe home and are often the first in their families to have the courage to disrupt limiting beliefs and cycles. They seek to challenge expectations as they dare to redefine themselves wholeheartedly. Together, we will make space to explore the impact of generational and personal traumas, navigate the complexities and beauty of intersecting identities, and create meaningful, lasting, and accessible healing practices. Let's connect!

Another wave of anxiety and depression sends you reeling. You hold on tight, waiting for the wave of emotion to pass, but you know that the next one’s right behind it. Out of necessity, you’ve learned some tricks to help you through these trying times but coping with your problems is not the same as dealing with them. You’ve slowly come to accept that the unresolved issues from your past are holding you back, but you don’t know how to access these long-hidden memories. You worry that if you can’t get to the root of your overwhelming emotions, you’ll be forever doomed to struggle with them. Something has to change, and soon.

I am trained in a range of therapies but do not use a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. I work with clients on challenges related to depression, anxiety, loss, adjustment to life changes, trauma, and family dynamics. Your voice and story are important. My goal is for you to not only feel like you have been listened to, but really heard.

Have you felt misdiagnosed and misunderstood? Have you ever wanted clarification on your diagnosis? Sometimes psychological/neuropsychological evaluation can help to elucidate your psychiatric problems and provide illuminating recommendations toward recovery. An objective assessment looking at your whole being and context can be your next step. I do provide therapy services but specialize in neuropsychological/psychological evaluations.

My approach is science-based, prevention-based, holistic-based, and wellness-based. I work closely with you in a person-driven fashion to figure out what really motivates you to create lasting change on the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual front.

Emotional and physical trauma, when unresolved, can leave us feeling alone, misunderstood, disconnected and sometimes shamed. It can keep us from forming the relationships we seek and alienate us from the intimacy we might desire. In a non-judgmental way, I engage my clients to help them find meaning and growth through a combination of deep understanding and emotional presence. My approach is attachment-based and focuses on attunement and self-acceptance. When working with couples as well as individuals, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

THANK YOU FOR INQUIRING ABOUT MY PRACTICE AND VISITING MY PROFILE. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM CURRENTLY ONLY PROVIDING TELE-HEALTH SERVICES. Whether you've been in therapy before or this is your first time - seeking assistance and choosing a therapist who is a good match is the first step to improving your quality of life. I offer free telephone consultations to answer your questions, ease your concerns, get a better understanding of your needs, and to determine whether we will be a good fit. I'm committed to helping you improve your life in all areas so that you may have a better/more rewarding quality of life.

Hello! I take a warm and direct approach to therapy as we journey through examining your life. I believe that exploring our core beliefs, relationships, and inner drives can lead to deeper connections to life and to others. I believe you have strengths you haven’t yet recognized in yourself; I believe in your ability to feel grounded, more connected, at ease and whole.

We are a result of every single experience in life, good or bad. Over the course of a lifetime, we developed habits and perspectives that helped us to cope with suffering. However, when those old methods no longer serve, it is time to let another person to walk alongside in order to examine and discover new ways for dealing with life's challenges. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental and empathetic environment that fosters self reflection in order to encourage personal transformation and learning what works for you. Taking the first step might be difficult, but you will be glad you did it. Hablo Espa˜ñol.

My purpose is to provide a supportive space for you to be yourself, to help you build resilience, and for you to reach your full potential. Perhaps you are dealing with a difficult situation or are overwhelmed with anxiety or depressive symptoms. I just want you to know that there is hope.

Are you a young adult struggling with imposter syndrome? Feeling stressed about family, friendships, work or school? As you transition into adulthood you may experience fear, isolation, insecurities, self doubt and so much more. Whether you are unsure about your future or feel that every decision you make may impact your future this is a good time to connect with someone to talk it out. Let’s work together to overcome your current challenges.

I specialize in working with clients experiencing issues with stress, burn-out, crisis, mood and anxiety related issues. Are you dealing with a major change, feeling burned-out or overwhelmed? Over time these issues can have a significant impact on mood, energy, behavior, functioning, focus and overall sense of well-being. Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time, or returning to therapy, I believe finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with is most important. I offer a free phone consultation, for you to get to know me, ask questions, & see if you feel I would be a good fit for you.

Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step toward creating change. My motto is "Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light." This can only be accomplished by shedding burdens that weigh you down. I aim to create a compassionate and nurturing environment for personal exploration and healing. I enjoy working with clients who may be apprehensive of mental health services or have had negative experiences with therapy in the past.

My intention is to help clients experience healthy, fulfilling relationships with themselves and the people in their lives. I work to gain your trust & be your ally as you take on life's challenges. Our therapeutic collaboration is filled with empathy & compassion. Our work together will have respect, gentleness & consideration as you search for the meaningful, integrated life you deserve. It's your process, whether you're struggling to find your way back to the life you enjoy, or discovering a life you want to live. I work with individuals, couples, and families.

As a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.

Starting therapy is difficult and scary; however, you do not have to do it yourself. I understand it is also vulnerable to share your stories with a stranger. Therapy is a space where you can feel safe being yourself. With sincerity, I strive to build that safe environment for you and work collaboratively to find yourself. I want to empower you to understand your thoughts and feelings. Working through your negative behavioral and thought patterns, we will identify how these currently affect your life. I will help you find solutions within yourself that you feel comfortable practicing and sustaining, using your natural strengths.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or are looking to improve your life? Life comes with a number of challenges ranging from chronic pain to relationship issues to depression and anxiety, which all can get in the way of living the life you want to live. Moving through these difficulties is hard enough as it is, so why not have someone to help you through the process?