My Therapeutic Approach
As a CA Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#133843), I’m a solution-focused, strengths-based therapist. My approach to therapy uses a variety of evidence-based modalities in order to support the specific needs of each individual or couple. I take an integrative approach to support individual emotional processing and healing primarily with the attachment-based Emotionally Focused Therapy that strives not only for symptom reduction, but for personal growth, emotional regulation and greater connection with the self and others. I also believe in helping my clients identify real methods that they can quickly implement to solve problems and develop healthy coping skills with modalities like Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. Additionally, my work is always grounded in the humanistic principles of cultural humility and trauma-informed care.
Who I help:
I work with clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, break-ups, infidelity and divorce.
I also help couples improve communication, rebuild trust and reconnect to form happier, healthier relationships.
I work with clients in the entertainment industry to help them navigate their unique and challenging landscape.
How I help:
I provide a safe and supportive environment for my clients so we can explore the challenges they face. I help them harness their own strengths in order to remove obstacles to growth and healing. I work to create a space to help clients examine their past emotional experiences while finding real solutions to empower their future.
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What my clients say about working with me:
My clients describe me as kind, authentic and safe. They’d tell you I’m non-judgemental and supportive. I’m someone who can journey through hard emotions with you and sit with you during difficult times but can also share a good laugh.
Off the clock:
I enjoy spending time with my family traveling, trying new restaurants and watching films. I love books, yoga, cooking, afternoon naps and crushing the wordle every morning.
Training
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy Training (EFT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Training (C-DBT)
- The Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 & 2)
- Prepare-Enrich Premarital/Relationship Assessment Facilitator
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Training
Education
- MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, Phillips Graduate Institute of Campbellsville University
- MFA in Film: Writing. Full Regents Fellow, UCLA
- BA in Communications, Marquette University
