Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-focused, Strengths-based
Therapy Style
My theoretical orientation can be described as eclectic, using techniques from various models of therapy as deemed appropriate with the current treatment and client. I utilize most from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as I assist clients in exploring and expressing thoughts, feelings/emotions, and behaviors in an attempt to identify maladaptive patterns contributing to distress.
Education
BA - Psychology, California State University of Los Angeles
MS - Counseling Psychology, National University
Certificate - Drug & Alcohol, Los Angeles City College
Internship - Therapist, City of Orange Police Department
Internship - Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Rena B Recovery Services
Internship - Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Volunteers of America
License Number and State
Pronouns
she/her
What are your interests outside of work?
Watching NFL Steelers, heavy metal music, reading, cooking, going to Disneyland, sporting events, concerts, playing drums, family gatherings, working out, pilates, adventures, traveling
What book have you read more than once?
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L Hay - it changed my life for the better in so many ways.
Anything by Jackie Collins, I enjoy the stories she writes.
Favorite organization/non-profit?
Lasagna Love - we love to make lasagnas for the families that need it and drop it off. It was an amazing idea that a girl had during covid that has helped many families in need.
How do you recharge?
Spending time with my husband and family, taking my cat for rides in the car, getting massages and pedicures, taking vacations, being grateful, sleeping more when needed.
Do you have any pets?
We have a zoo right now: 2 German shepherds, 2 chihuahuas, 2 cats, 2 turtles, 2 bearded dragon lizards, and 2 iguanas. I find that to be a story in itself.
