My goal is address areas of your life that are causing distress. I am sex-positive, LGBTQ-affirming and have experience with a variety of issues like: anxiety, stress, depression, sexuality, self-esteem, high demand religions, chronic illness, HIV, and women's issues. I earned my Master's in counseling from CSU-Northridge and a Bachelor's from UCLA in literature.
My therapeutic approach centers on meeting you where you are and fostering a collaborative environment to address the issues causing you distress. I utilize a problem-solving orientation while also providing supportive therapy to help you navigate daily challenges. To reinforce our work, I typically provide weekly assignments, which may include worksheets or concepts to consider between sessions.
I’ll ask about why you’re here, recent challenges, relevant history, strengths, and supports so I can get a clear picture. Together we’ll identify 1–3 immediate goals or areas to focus on and what success looks like for you (symptom reduction, skill-building, decision-making, etc.)
