OUR TEAM OF SKILLED THERAPISTS

Education: PhD in Psychology at National University in San Diego

Certifications: Professional Certified Coach, Hypnosis Motivation Certification, Career Assessment Certified

Practicing since: 1999

Who I Serve: Adults, Teens, Couples, Families, Groups

Focus Areas: Trauma, Stress Reduction, Happiness, Work-Life Balance, Well-Being

Approaches: ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based, Positive Coaching Psychology, Strength-based, Attachment-based, Coping Skills, Mentalization-based approaches, Spiritual-based, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, trauma informed, client-centered, compassion-centered.

How I Can Help: My mission and vision, as your psychologist, is to assist you, as a high profile person, and your groups, in letting go of any past that no longer serves you and prepare you for the future that you crave and desire, with all your heart. Your fine mind is the best tool you have to live a happy life. I’ll help you maximize all its potentials. I have worked with people of all ages, from all backgrounds, and from all walks of life. I trust that you will find my experience highly beneficial to you. I professionally support you in your own unique journey. 

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Education: MA in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles

Certifications: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certified Professional Coach‍

Practicing since: Life Coaching since 2017 and seeing therapy clients since 2020

Who I Serve:  Adults, Teens, Couples, Groups

Focus Areas: Depression, Anxiety, Relationship and Attachment Dynamics, Life Transition, Trauma, Grief, Addiction
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Therapeutic Approaches:  Attachment-based, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Informed- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Coping Skills, Exposure work – with a certain population

How I Can Help: I provide a supportive container and direct feedback while exploring issues such as boundaries, relationship with self and others, “being” rather than “doing,” and clarity around your patterns and direction in life.

My goal is to meet you exactly where you are.  Pulling from a variety of modalities and skills to customize treatment, my approach is tailored to each individual client. While I tend to attract busy young professionals who are trying to recover from their perfectionism and discover a deeper sense of self-worth, anyone who is feeling stuck, or feels they have lost connection to themselves and what brings them joy could benefit from our work together. Prior to gaining my Masters in clinical psychology, I spent over a decade in corporate entertainment before I transitioned to a career as a Certified Professional Coach.  My experience in the Television Industry has not only provided me with insight to the unique challenges faced by those both on and off camera but has also influenced my therapeutic style as being both direct and collaborative, while finding moments of humor and levity as we navigate your journey together.  

I completed my B.A. in Communications at Villanova University prior to receiving my M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles.  I had a comprehensive internship with the Maple Counseling Center where I was trained in a variety of contemporary and psychodynamic modalities of treatment and gained experience working with individuals experiencing mood disorders, PTSD, Complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, and personality disorders. I am certified in Trauma Informed- CBT and as a Certified Professional Coach.

Education: B.S. UCLA, PhD Psychology UC Santa Cruz, Post Doctoral Clinical and Neuroscience training from Fielding Graduate University

‍Practicing since: 2019

‍Who I Serve: Adults, Couples & Families

‍Focus Areas/Specializations: Grief and Loss, depression and anxiety; trauma; difficult Relationships past or present

‍Approaches: Relational/Differentiation Therapy ; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mentalization-based approaches

‍How I Can Help: Each of us have a profound inner knowing but sometimes we don’t trust that voice and talk ourselves out of certain actions or feelings. Sometimes we do this as a result of relational wounds past and present that have created adaptations or ideas about yourself and others that are no longer useful.  I see my primary role as your therapist in helping you learn to hear yourself your own profound knowing better. Together we will help you take a journey of healing and better self understanding to gain or regain a fuller capacity for meaningful connections, authentic emotion and joyful living.

Education: Psychedelic Integration Coach, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (trauma), Temple Body Artist (Feminine Embodiment)

Practicing since: 2019

Who I Serve: Adults, groups

Focus Areas: Childhood trauma, Somatic Experiencing SEP, Nervous system Regulation, womb/sexual healing

Approaches: Psychedelic Integration Specialist, Trauma Informed SEP, Spiritual Based, Mindfulness

How I Can Help: I am here to help people who are ready to go through a deep spiritual practice of self-discovery, to further your healing, and be held in a space to allow your psychedelic journey to continue to unfold during this powerful raw state of integration.  Together we will spark more curiosity, and be held accountable so that you can fully digest all the teachings from your psychedelic experience. As a somatic practitioner, I specialize in trauma, so that you can release what has been keeping you feeling stuck from living your true authentic self.  You can’t think your way out of trauma, you also have to release it from your body, and learn how to regulate your nervous system.

Education: B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley, M.A. in Psychology from Pepperdine University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University

‍Practicing since: 2019

‍Who I Serve: Adolescents, Adults, Families

‍Focus Areas: Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, relational problems

‍Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

‍How I Can Help: I have worked in the mental health field for more than 15 years and have supported adults who are going through major life transitions, those who are recovering from substance abuse problems, and those who are challenged with depression and anxiety disorders. Over the last five years, my special focus has been working with adolescents and their parents, supporting them through the difficult transition to adulthood. My goal is to help my clients better understand and manage their emotions, which can lead to improved mental health and overall well-being. Additionally, by focusing on self-acceptance, I strive to help my clients develop a more positive relationship with themselves, which can improve their self-esteem and confidence. Using evidence-based techniques and personalized support, I empower my clients to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Ultimately, my therapy services aim to help my clients lead happier, more fulfilling lives.

Education: MA in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy Emphasis, Brandman University

Certifications: TEAM-CBT ( Feeling Good Institute, David Burns,  MCT  (Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Academy for Education and Careers, Hamburg)

Practicing since: 2020

Who I Serve: Teen, Adults, Couples, Families

Focus Areas: Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Relationship Issues, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Skills Coaching, Coping Skills
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Approaches: DBT ( Dialectical Behavior Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), TEAM-CBT, MCT (Metacognitive Therapy), ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy)

How I Can Help: I use an eclectic approach to treatment supporting clients who feel “stuck” or “lost” in life. I often use humor in my sessions, because life is hard and sometimes the most therapeutic thing you can do is laugh! We will work collaboratively to create a safe and comfortable space to understand patterns of behavior that could be negatively impacting your well-being. Once we are able to understand the patterns of behavior that are negatively impacting our sense of well-being, then we are able to work together to help you become the best version of you. I am committed to helping you build resiliency, identify personal goals, and work together to help you achieve them.

Education: M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy; San Diego State University

Languages: English and Spanish

Practicing since: 2019

Who I Serve:  Teens, couples and adults

Focus Areas: Anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, addiction, stress, anger, life transitions, men’s issues.
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Approaches: Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Strength-based, trauma informed, client-centered, compassion-centered.

How I Can Help: My mission is to support you along your healing journey and assist you in finding inner peace. Difficult life experiences can cause us to fragment and disconnect from our true selves; together we will work on restoring wholeness and reestablishing that connection. I utilize a non-judgmental, compassion-focused approach, coupled with strength/evidence-based practices. In treatment we will thoroughly explore your life and symptoms, learn healthy and effective coping strategies, and put an individualized, actionable plan in place to begin working towards your therapeutic goals.

ESPANOL - Como Puedo Ayudar: Mi misión es apoyarte en tu paseo a la sanación para que puedas encontrar paz internamente. Esta vida puede ser increíblemente difícil y causa que perdemos la conexión con nosotros mismos. Juntos, trabajaremos para restaurar la conexión con tú yo auténtico. Utilizo varios enfoques en mi trabajo, incluyendo prácticas basadas en evidencia, enfoque sin prejuicios, y un enfoque centrado en la compasión. Nosotros trabajaremos como equipo para explorar tu vida y tus síntomas, aprender nuevas herramientas efectivas, y desarrollar un plan individualizado para trabajar hacia las metas de su terapia.