Life is difficult. Change is the only constant in life. There have been many changes to our community, to families, and individuals, which impact us all.
The adolescent years are a challenge. Being a parent to an adolescent is a challenge. Owning privilege is a challenge. Trying to choose what is for dinner is a challenge. And sometimes, choosing life is the challenge.
Change requires skills to navigate and the ability to adapt and persevere. It takes courage and vulnerability to seek out a person to help with change.
Therapy is a sacred space. The space you go when you are at your most vulnerable. Trust is not easy and takes time. I work alongside my clients to build that trust in order to navigate life. I work with families, adolescents, and adults in overcoming the struggles of life’s difficulties.
Together we can explore coping skills, communication strategies, and processes that work for you.
SPECIALTIES
Life Transitions
Suicidal Ideation
Self-Harm
Emotional disturbance
Coping skills
Relationship skills
Trauma
Depression
Anxiety
Borderline Personality Disorder
Adolescent-Parent Relationship
Grief and Loss
Self-Esteem
education
Psy.D – Azusa Pacific University
MA – Azusa Pacific University
B.A. – Metropolitan State University
clinical experience
Headway Emotional Health
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Loma Linda Behavioral Medical Center
APU Community Mental Health
In network with
CARE’s Clinicians are In-Network with a variety of providers including:
- BCBS – Blue Cross Blue Shield
- MHCP – MA
- Medical Assistance
- PreferredOne
- UCare
- HealthPartners
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Hennepin Health
Additionally, Out of Network & Out of Pocket options are available.
resources
Understanding research and the root cause of common psychological issues is a great first step to creating a healthier you!
- Combat Negative Thinking PDF
- Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
- Esther Perel
- Hardwiring Happiness
- How to Combat Negative Thinking: Combat Negative Thinking PDF
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
- The Noonday Demon: an Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon
- The Impact of Trauma on Your Body: Fight or Flight PDF
What is Trauma and How Can Therapy Help? Trauma Handout
