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.
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Certifications Completed and In Progress
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I am a fully trained Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) through the Institute of Creative Mindfulness. Certification In Progress
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Certification Level 1: Working with Highly Traumatized People by Robert Grant (Completed)
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Certification Level 2: Working with Highly Traumatized People by Robert Grant (Completed)
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Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) through Evergreen Certifications
Current Affiliations / Licenses:
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #128453, California Board of Behavioral Services
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California Association of Marriage Family Therapist (CAMFT)
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East Bay CAMFT
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Education:
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John F. Kennedy University with my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology specialized in Transpersonal therapy
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San Francisco State University Bachelors in Psychology with a focus in Developmental Psychology.
I have experience working with:
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Depression
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Anxiety and Phobias
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Relationship Difficulties
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Life Transitions/Divorce
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Eating Issues
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Difficulties with Self-Esteem
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Addiction/Relapse Prevention
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Adoption
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Pain Management/Chronic Pain
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Stress Management
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Domestic Violence/Abuse
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Sexual Assault/Harassment
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Spirituality
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Women's Issues
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LGBTQ+ Issues
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Communication Difficulties
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Boundary Setting

How it all works to get started:
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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. ​
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