ABOUT MY PRACTICE:
Therapy doesn't have to take years to be effective...I believe that in a few months, working together, we can bring clarity and direction to your life and reduce the negative symptoms that you may be experiencing. In addition, with the advent of videoconferencing, therapy has never been more accessible.
Recent research indicates that 12-16 focused therapy sessions can produce clinically significant improvements.*
Studies have shown the following improvements :
-Significant decrease in symptoms of depression and anxiety
-Increase self-esteem
- Improve behavioral issues at home and in the classroom
- Increase conflict management skills
- Decrease severity of addiction
- Reduce severity of trauma symptoms
*Source: APA Div. 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology)
HOW I CAN HELP
CLINICAL SERVICES
Clinical services are optimized to meet the individual needs of the client. Sessions are 55 minutes in length and at this time are held online. I utilize an eclectic approach combining evidence based therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
TELETHERAPY
Sessions all occur via video conference on a secure, IOS and Android compatible platform. This makes it possible for you to meet with me in the comfort and convenience of your own home.
ABOUT ME
Hi, thank you for stopping by! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist counselor that has been serving individuals and families since 2003. I've worked with school districts across Monterey, Santa Clara and San Benito counties and gained in-depth crisis training in my job at San Benito County Behavioral Health. In addition I have contracted with Child Protective Services, Victim's Witness and Anthem MediCal as well as provided clinical supervision of interns since 2009. To give back, I have served on the Board of Directors for the Monterey chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, assisted in forming a local after school drop in center for middle school-aged youth and served on the board of a local domestic violence shelter.
My personal and professional experience has helped me be successful with helping many individuals and families meet their mental health goals. I look forward to seeing how I can see how I can help you!
HOURS OF OPERATION
Mon - Th: 8:00am-5:00pm
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new".
Socrates