Provide psychotherapy and psychological testing to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Has led Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups, Young Adult groups for anxiety, depression, and launching into adulthood. Received training by EMDR Consulting in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an integrative psychotherapy approach for the treatment of trauma. Designated as a Certified EMDR Therapist by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). Previously worked at community mental health agencies, schools, and group homes, providing psychotherapy to adults, children, and families. Behavior instructor for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Specialize in working with populations who have complex trauma, anxiety, and depressive disorders.

Teens helping teens. Crisis counselors answer Teen Line’s calls during the 20 hours a day teens are unavailable to talk.

I have worked with families in the Beach Cities and surrounding areas for the past 11 years. I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and their families cope with anxiety, depression, school refusal, behavioral issues, trauma, and major life transitions. It is important to me to meet individuals and families where they are at without judgement so we can work together to meet their goals. I care for the community and love meeting and helping as many community members as I can!

Licensed mental health provider focusing on working with adults, children, and teens; individual, couples and family therapy provided. Areas of specialty include: life transition issues, parenting, depression/anxiety, and trauma. Has also worked as a school counselor for over twenty years, having experience with school related challenges- behavioral/emotional/academic.