Educational and Work History
I have over 10 years of experience counseling in the Sacramento area. I have lived in the Sacramento area since 2006, since moving here I have grown to love everything about Sacramento. I believe community and feeling supported is a cornerstone to our health as people. Wanting to support those in our community is the reason I opened my Private Practice in 2018.
Since the opening of my practice, I have focused on providing support to individuals and families throughout the region both in person and online. I have also grown my practice to include additional team members and clinicians in an effort to make mental health accessible.
In this practice we employ licensed counselors and associate level clinicians and provide clinical supervision. This not only helps our associates obtain their clinical hours, but provides continued education to promote the most current and up to date providers for our community.
I believe in creating community within our practice and the mental health community. I have started to support counseling students in their persuite of a Masters in Counseling from Sacramento State via supervision of practicum. As well as offer a free consultation group to fellow Therapists and Counselors.
My hope and wish for the future is a strong, balanced, and diverse mental health community focused and capable of meeting the needs of all those who seek support.
Theoretical Framework
"The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence." I believe everyone deserves someone who is present, patient, open, non judgmental, and willing to listen and hear you. I am here to support you and to be present with you throughout your therapeutic journey. Overwhelming feelings can surface a different times in our lives, and needing support through those moments is not a sign of weakness but a sign of being human. If you are struggling with communication, not feeling heard, feeling stressed, not knowing what to do, feeling alone, or feeling exhausted by all the none stop thoughts in your head... I am here for you.
My approach toward therapy is goal oriented. I believe that therapy has a beginning, middle, and end. The beginning phase of therapy is focused on building coping skills and understanding. Change happens during the middle phase of therapy. The successful completion and end of therapy is when you have reached your goals and have developed healthy functioning and balance.
I have an eclectic and multidisciplinary framework and adapt to the needs of each individual client. I approach each client, family, and group uniquely because I know everyone is unique and has different needs and experiences. I take a person centered approach, combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus and Mindfulness interventions.
I love working with people and look forward to supporting you in your journey!
Specialties and Interestes:
Aging
Anxiety
Depression
Divorce
Family Challenges
Grief
Infertility
Life Transitions
Loss
Mindfulness
Parenting
Peer and Social Challenges
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Self Esteem
Sleep
Stress
Womenβs Issues
Work-Life Challenges