My Approach
Life’s experiences can be challenging, taking us on an unexpected path. Whether you’re struggling with adjusting to a life transition, parenting issues, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, or just not performing like you want, it’s important that you know you don’t have to be alone in this journey. Together, we will navigate different ways of looking at and working through your struggles, while using proven science-based strategies.
My goal, as a therapist, is to help you discover and live your authentic life, while building the resiliency that you need to thrive. With a blend of trauma informed therapies, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and mindfulness principles, I will actively partner with you to co-create your empowered and authentic self.
Your story matters, and you deserve a place where you feel safe, secure, and understood while going through your healing process. I strive to create a warm, inviting, collaborative and unpretentious approach to therapy. I have a passion for people and their stories. I believe in therapy and that everyone has the internal strength to endure even the hardest moments in life and I am honored to be a part of their therapeutic process.
If you are ready to work towards the life you have always wanted, contact me today and let’s get to work!
Licensure
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), LCS 21696
Professional Affiliation
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California Association of Marriage Family Therapists (CAMFT)
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National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
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EMDR International Association
Education
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Master in Social Work, (MSW), California State University, Fresno, 1999
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, California State University, Fresno, 1997
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Certificate in Victimology, California State University, Fresno 1997
Background and Experience
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCS 21696) who has been providing mental health services to adults, teens and children since 1999.
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Over 22 years of experience in treating adults, teens and children with anxiety, OCD, depression, grief and loss, trauma and ADHD.
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Prior to entering private practice, I provided therapy to children and families at the UC Davis Children’s Hospital CAARE Center, Child and Family Institute, and the Rape Crisis Center located in Fresno, CA.
I have over 22 years of clinical experience with advanced trauma training in EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and attachment and relationship therapies. My specialties include treating Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, work related stress, and relationship issues. I understand the challenges first responders and their families go through and the need for effective therapeutic support. I have been married to a firefighter for over 23 years while raising children, and grew up with a father that worked within the law enforcement community.
For First Responders only, I do accept Concern EAP.
“One day you finally knew what you
had to do, and began.”
~ Mary Oliver
Areas Of Speciality
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Anxiety & Panic Disorders
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Depression & Mood Swings
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Emotional health & Empowerment
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Grief/Loss
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Life Transitions
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Parenting Support
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Adults)
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Relationship Challenges
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Self Esteem
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Stress Management
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Women/Motherhood Stress
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Work-Life Balance
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Work Stress
What Is
EMDR?
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a mental health treatment technique. This method involves moving your eyes a specific way while you process traumatic memories. EMDR's goal is to help you heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Critical Incident Stress Management Training, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Polyvagal Theory, as well as certified as a Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist.
Advanced Clinical Training
My Practice
This is your space and respite from the chaos of the busy-ness, stress, anxiety and constant demands of life, both self-imposed and set by others. It is an opportunity for you to invest in yourself and your personal growth.
Together, we will identify problems, assess goals, and modify the treatment plan. Clients are invited to explore any thoughts, feelings, or concerns at any time; no topic is taboo.
“Our lives are a collection of stories – truths about who we are, what we believe, what we come from, how we struggle and how we are strong. When we can let go of what people think, and own our story, we gain access to our worthiness – the feeling that we are enough just as we are, and that we are worthy of love and belonging.”
~Brené Brown
Individual Counseling
I am partnered with Propel Therapeutics, a local Sacramento-based psychedelic wellness center and medical team that supports you on all medical aspects.
Propel Therapeutics provides ketamine therapy and ketamine assisted psychotherapy in a state of the art immersive environment. Our psychedelic wellness center practices the highest quality of mental health and chronic pain care provided by board certified physicians who are experts in the field of ketamine therapy. We use proprietary and highly effective protocols to address depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar disorder and chronic neuropathic pain.
Reach out to us for a free discovery phone call with one of our expert physicians: (916)-915-9215 or visit us on our website www.propeltherapeutics.com to learn more about our team and how ketamine therapy works.
Ketamine Assisted
Psychotherapy
Getting Started
I offer a free 15-minute consultation by phone, so you can get a sense of whether I may be a good match for your needs.