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About My Clients
I’ve worked with youth, teens, collage aged individuals, adults, and parents navigating social and relational challenges, communication concerns, different learning styles, school challenges, and supporting those in connecting with their preferences and identity over the past 5 years. I’ve gained knowledge working alongside trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, Autism, and youth in the LGBTQ community from my experience within community mental health.
My Background and Approach
I completed my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Diego State University in 2018. Throughout my career, I have worked to create a kind, accepting, safe, and supportive environment for individuals and families to explore their concerns, hopes, needs, skills, and strengths. I believe therapy is a collaborative learning process, a space where we process together what is helpful and not helpful in your life, and come up with possible solutions that align with your values and preferences. In addition to working in community mental health over the past 5 years, I have gained experience working from a Narrative and person-centered approach and have utilized EMDR, mindfulness, and cognitive based work in my practice.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I understand mental health within the contexts of family, community, and culture, as our wellbeing is impacted by these systems. I strongly believe that the person is not the problem, the problem is the problem. Often when mental health concerns arise, we're left feeling that something is wrong with us and that we're the issue. This can leave us feeling more alone, more defeated, and stuck. In my work, I explore how social and cultural expectations, norms, and practices impact sense of self over time. I'm passionate about us identifying ways to support you in advocating for your preferences, values, and identity to help you feel grounded and empowered.