History
I started my experience and training in 2006, volunteering at the Southern California Counseling Center (SCCC). There I worked with teens/adolescents, adults, couples, and families. At SCCC, I completed two years of specialized training in their School Based Program, working with teens at a local High School. I also completed the SCCC Family/Couples Training Program which provided a solid foundation for helping families and couples in need. In addition, I provided counseling through the SCCC Free Cognitive Behavioral Clinic where I was able to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients through rough patches in their lives. My professional training at SCCC also included Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Family Systems, Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy to name a few.
Specialties
The way I work is highly determined by my client's needs and what works for them. I help clients be the best person possible and empower them to recognize their choices in life and take advantage of them. I enjoy working with adults, families, and couples, but especially love working with teens/adolescents and parents. I have had success with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, depression, family problems, relationship problems, addiction, life transitions, work and school issues, and self esteem.