My ideal client is willing to engage in therapy to heal, grow or simply feel better. I work with clients 6 years and older individually or in groups. Special populations I treat include: LGBTQIA+, individuals experiencing racial trauma (BIPOC), men, perinatal/postnatal support, survivors of trauma, older adults (65+), active military, veterans & their family members. I am an EMDR, CPT, PE, CBT-CP trained therapist.
I use an Existential-Humanistic perspective blended with an understanding of each individual's unique character defenses to focus on emotions in the moment. I pull from many intervention modalities to tailor an evidence based and individualized experience of human connectedness that is based in compassion. I truly believe that people already have everything they need to grow and heal, and the therapeutic relationship is simply the space we create where one can find their strengths.
In order to support the growing need for behavioral health care, I am a supervisor of associate clinicians and work in a collaborative practice model where you can expect me to be highly involved in your care at intake and throughout the treatment planning process, but you will conduct most follow up care with one of my highly trained and competent associate clinicians. I currently have associates able to work with clients in CA and NY. You can view their bios at https://turningpointpc.com
Before the first session, my admin staff or I will contact you via text/email to send you a private client portal link where you will fill out our practice's intake forms. This must be completed 24 hours prior to our first appointment. You can text or call our admin staff at 805-910-7455 if you want to rush the process :)
In your first session with me, you can expect a thorough review of consent in your state, a review of all your intake documents, and feedback on all the screening measures you complete. This usually takes a full 60 minutes. I engage new clients in a highly collaborative manner and share diagnostic thoughts, elicit your goals for the therapy relationship and offer you evidence based options to get to your goals. My hope is that you leave the first session feeling seen and understood and that you feel you have a clearer path to your personal goals.
