After graduating from Loma Linda University, I have worked with adults, adolescents, and families to help clients reach their goals. My background includes working for the Navy, addiction treatment, in-home family therapy, school counseling, in-depth assessments, and teaching. I work together with clients to help them understand the environmental, biological, and social situations that have shaped them and to find a path forward.
I believe Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy helps to give a good scientific understanding of the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and actions. I supplement this with Solution-Focused, Existential, Narrative, Family-Systems, and Artistic techniques. I think of therapy as hiring a personal trainer for your mind: I will provide expertise and motivation, but you ultimately choose the direction and put in the hard work towards being your best self.
The basis for any human connection is a warm and authentic relationship. I create a place where you are free to be yourself and be truly seen. Through conversation, we will develop goals and ways to note your progress. Sometimes change comes through seeing things in a different light, other times you might choose to experiment with changing actions or thought patterns. I would love to find out how you can use your passions to accomplish your mission.
