444 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Suite 105
1687 Erringer Road
Suite 106
I work with clients struggling with the effects of trauma, self-injury, eating disorders, life-transitions, and grief & loss in their lives. Additionally, I work with the unique culture and complexities of military service and the challenges of re-adjusting back to civilian life.
I work collaboratively with my clients to help get them unstuck from these challenging and dis-empowering experiences, to encourage and support every person's unique strengths and resources, and openly challenge those stories that are no longer serving my clients.
I have been trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a somatic therapy focused in Mind/Body connections and the Trauma Resiliency Model, focused on trauma resiliency. I, additionally, draw from Narrative Therapy, Collaborative Language, and Social Constructionist ideas.
I facilitate Women's Sexual Assault Group.
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
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Psychotherapy (MA)
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License Info
LMFT 105799
Education
Master of the Arts in Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Concentration in School-Based Child Therapy
Post Modern Internship - Phillips Graduate Institute Counseling Center
Trauma Resiliency Model - Trauma Resource Institute
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - Level I: Affect Dysregulation, Survival Defenses, and Traumatic Memory
Working Collaboratively with "Eating Problems" 8 week course - Center For New Concepts in Eating Disorder
Recovery
Military Culture Sensitivity - STAR Behavioral Health
Bio
My personal experience with self-injury and the influence of depression on my life started me on the very long journey of reclaiming my life and the power of choice back from the problems. I struggled with the idea of going to therapy and recoiled at the prospect of having to ask for help. I, like many others in our society and culture, felt like if I just "kept at it", or more appropriately ignored it, I would be able to convince myself that I was fine. Needless to say, fighting against something that had become part of me wasn't as successful as I thought it would be.
Later in life, I found a therapist that just got me while letting me explore all the complexities of me and I took the next step in reclaiming my life. Finally, it was through my training in the Trauma Resiliency Model that solidified the notion that I, shockingly, was NOT a walking, talking head and that my body had a huge impact on all of my experiences.
Memberships
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Recommendations
Payments Accepted
Credit cards, cash, check
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Adolescents
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Anxiety and Panic
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Body Image Issues
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Couples
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Depression
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Eating Disorders
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Grief and Loss
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Group Therapy
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Life Transitions
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Loneliness
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Marriage Counseling
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Relationship Issues
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Trauma and PTSD
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Women's Issues
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Work and Career Issues
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