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About My Clients
My clients often present with concerns pertaining to: Living a life they did not envision for themselves Wanting a new way to exist within their relationships Feeling unheard and/or underestimated Constantly beating themselves up Feeling as if they are not a “good enough” ______________ within their family, interpersonal, and professional relationships Experiencing a dip in their mood which has led to isolation and not having the drive to do the things they once had before
My Background and Approach
Therapy with me is a collaborative experience in which we will explore the things that make you feel attached and secure, and find ways to cultivate these things in your current relationships. Some of our work will be focused on resolving things that occurred within your childhood and/or family of origin, so that you no longer operate under the same set of rules. My interest in the development of others has blossomed into over a decade-long passion as I obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Biola University. After graduating from the University of Southern California with a Masters in Social Work, I began developing a focus in helping individuals with the most severe and persistent mental illnesses. I have worked to stabilize individuals in crisis to prevent psychiatric hospitalization, incarceration, among an array of other issues that impair the independent and relational functioning of pre-teens, adolescents and adults.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
There are two major concepts that shape the way I work with the individuals I serve. The first is that there is nothing wrong with you. While at the same time, you have the desire to continue growing. As your therapist, I will guide you through accepting this contradictory truth as it is where the healing occurs. The second concept is that we are whole beings. While we may think that relationship and communication issues only exist in one part of our lives, it is safe to bet that it also exists in other parts. Through the therapy process, I will help you recognize the themes and patterns in how you relate to others. We then will work to shift the patterns so that you are your happiest, most successful self.