My Approach

My own challenges and life experience have shaped me into the person and therapist I am today. There will always be opportunities to learn and grow and I look for those moments in my own life each day with hopefully more awareness than the day before. My role as a therapist is to individualize sessions to help you navigate challenges in your life so you can move forward while seeing, feeling, and noticing progress.

It's important for me as a therapist to meet you where you are and tailor therapy to your needs in a supportive, compassionate and empathic way. I am active and engaging in the therapy to best collaborate with you to meet your needs, goals while also challenging you in moments to best assist you in working through issues and hardship. I often use an eclectic blend of the models of therapy highlighted above as I find this to be the most effective approach for positive outcomes and real change. I believe as we better understand and know ourselves and what has impacted us in our lives, we can then grow, heal, and evolve.

Who I Work With

I work with clients trying to better understand themselves, patterns, and relationships. I specialize in supporting those struggling with: anxiety, depression, substance use and drinking, family issues, trauma, relational challenges, stages of life and uncertainty with the future while giving direct feedback and encouragement. I work with clients to build and improve their sense of self-worth by addressing themes of shame, fear, self-judgment, and fixed-negative beliefs.

Relationally, I help individuals and couples build emotional tolerance and an understanding of their own emotions, set healthy boundaries, advocate for their own needs, and learn effective communication skills. Relational/Relationship work helps you gain insight into your own patterns and behaviors which is essential as you grow individually and/or as a couple. This allows for improved and deeper connection to your partner and to yourself which is not exclusive to just couples work but rather anyone seeking more healthy relationships.

Things to Remember

Seeking support is NOT a weakness. It shows courage and commitment to improve your life and work through challenges. Utilizing the resources and support around you is the path to reconnecting and moving forward rather than the loneliness and isolation of feeling like you have to do it all on our own.

Therapy is an investment into your overall health & wellness as you strive to show up and be the best version of yourself. Therapy is a form of self-care, self-advocacy, and self-compassion.

The Five Pillars of Wellness are all connected. By prioritizing and focusing on your mental health, you can improve your physical, emotional, psychological and/or spiritual health as well.

Additional Info

Please feel free to email or call using the “Get in Touch” button above to schedule a free consultation/intro call so I can answer any questions you may have about therapy and my practice. I am also happy to provide any additional resources or referrals to best support you.

My practice is private pay as I do not work with insurance carriers. I am able to provide a Superbill for PPO plans should you like to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement and can walk you through this process.

I see patients in-person at my office in Redondo Beach as well as providing Telehealth sessions to those needing a remote option.