I am a licensed psychologist who works with clients virtually in the San Diego area as well as throughout California. My specialty is helping individuals who experience discomfort, anxiety, and self-consciousness in social situations feel more relaxed and confident. I also help individuals who have challenges related to perfectionism, shame/guilt, depression, self-doubt, and self-esteem develop greater self-compassion and self-acceptance.
I take a collaborative approach with all clients I work with and it is important to me that client's feel heard and understood. My general approach includes working to identify and address underlying factors that contribute to current problems or lead clients to feel stuck. At the same time, I also incorporate ways of getting more immediate relief from current symptoms/problems, such as coping skills for stress and anxiety management.
Clients often gain a better understanding of themselves, have greater self-compassion and self-acceptance, and experience improvements in symptoms, problem areas, and/or relationships.
