GET TO KNOW ME
Fun Facts About Me​
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Originally from Southern California​
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Considered being a lawyer. Decided to be a teacher. Counseling turned out to be the best fit.
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Natural deep thinker with a genuine love for people and their well-being.
Top Picks For Fun & Relaxation
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Cooking and experimenting with old and new dishes
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Soaking up the energy of a live concert, show, or festival
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Making memories with family and friends
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Appreciating plants, trying to grow a green thumb​
More About Me​
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Practicing for over 14 years​
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Graduated from Loma Linda University with M.S. in Marital Family Therapy and Certifications in School Counseling and Family Life Education​
Approach
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Genuine, professional support rooted in working together is at the core of counseling sessions
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Sessions are designed to be relaxing and inclusive while also gently challenging and motivating ​
Focus and Specialities
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Trauma healing
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Healthy Relationships
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Navigating transitions (i.e. grief and loss, parenthood and/or co-parenting, new job or job loss, dating, married life, break-ups and divorce, starting or finishing school, etc)
​Tools
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EMDR THERAPY for trauma processing and healing, moving beyond trauma
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GOTTMAN METHOD to improve communication, intimacy, and connection with your partner
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PREPARE/ENRICH assessment tool to help couples identify strengths and areas of growth
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MINDFULNESS to center the mind, cut stress, and boost well being by staying present
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MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING for positive changes and motivation to reach your goals
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INTERPERSONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY strategies to improve emotional and mental well-being by working through relationship issues