I am a marriage and family therapist (MFC 43158). I maintain a balanced practice where I counsel couples and individual adults. I am familiar with a variety of effective treatment methods and am able to help my clients achieve the very best results. I have been working with families for 30+ years as a mental health specialist and educator.
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My Qualifications and Modalities:
- BA in Psychology
- MA in Counseling Psychology
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- 23 years as a behavioral specialist and mental health consultant
- Member of CAMFT (California Association of Marriage, Family Therapists)
- Current therapy approaches used include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Stress and Emotional Management, Ecletic Psychodynamic Therapy, Use of Mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy
I am trained and have experience treating adults and couples:
- Grief and loss
- Domestic violence
- Traumatic events
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Couples Counseling (including communication and pre-marital)
- Depression and anxiety management
I have taught college subjects from 2000-2022 in:
- Human Development
- Marriage and Family
- Early Childhood Education
- Parenting Classes
- Life Management
- Nutrition