Approach

My approach is to engage patients in the treatment process by guiding them and helping them identify their strengths to reach their individual goals. Treatment interventions come from different therapy approaches that  are tailored to the individual’s needs. Work with is focused on problem solving and strengthening relationships. Resources are often an adjunct to the services. See below the list of therapy types

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral-Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Communication/Copying Skills
  • Family/Partner-Relationship Therapy
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Trauma Informed Therapy
  • Stress Management
  • NeuroMeditation
  • Group Therapy (based on availability/need)

Qualifications

  • Certified NeuroMeditation Instructor NMI-2
  • License: California,1992 LCSW16131
  • School: University of California Los Angeles, 1989
    • Master in Social Welfare
  • California State University at Los Angeles, 1987
    • Bachelor in Social Work, Minor in Spanish

Areas of Practice

  • Depression and other Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Adjustment Disorders (divorce, life transitions,
  • COVID-19 grief/loss, etc.
  • Relationship and Marital Counseling
  • Parenting/Family Issues
  • OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
  • Codependency
  • Family Therapy
  • Grief and Loss
  • School/Academic/Career Issues
  • Stress Management