About Me

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, in private practice serving Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Concord area and the entire state of California via telehealth providing mental health services.

Certifications Completed and In Progress

I am a fully trained Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) through the Institute of Creative Mindfulness. Certification In Progress
Certification Level 1: Working with Highly Traumatized People by Robert Grant (Completed)
Certification Level 2: Working with Highly Traumatized People by Robert Grant (Completed)
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) through Evergreen Certifications

Current Affiliations / Licenses:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #128453, California Board of Behavioral Services
California Association of Marriage Family Therapist (CAMFT)
East Bay CAMFT
Psychology Today
Good Therapy.org
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

Education:

John F. Kennedy University with my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology specialized in Transpersonal therapy
San Francisco State University Bachelors in Psychology with a focus in Developmental Psychology.

I have experience working with:

Depression
Anxiety and Phobias
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions/Divorce
Eating Issues
Difficulties with Self-Esteem
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Addiction/Relapse Prevention
Adoption
Pain Management/Chronic Pain
Stress Management
Domestic Violence/Abuse
Sexual Assault/Harassment
Spirituality
Women's Issues
LGBTQ+ Issues
Communication Difficulties
Boundary Setting

How it all works to get started:

I offer a 20-minute free phone consultation and after that you will have the option to schedule an appointment. In this phone call it is a time for me to ask preliminary questions, for you to ask questions and for me to provide the framework on how to begin ongoing treatment.