If you’re here, it’s likely because you’re feeling confused or torn up about how to handle some part of your life, and it’s affecting you in a way you wish it wasn’t. I want to help you get past that, and get to a place where you’re feeling more confident about your ability to manage the difficult situations you come across, whether it’s with your family, in your relationships, or at work. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I’ve practiced therapy for over fifteen years. During that time, I’ve worked with people dealing with the stresses and anxieties of life, parents experiencing difficulties with their children, people struggling with addiction in either themselves or loved ones, survivors of trauma and abuse, and even fellow workers in the helping professions who are facing burnout. In working with clients, the number one thing I like to help them see is that it’s normal to react to what is happening around you. It’s human nature to have an emotional response to events in your life. What comes after that emotional response is often what people want to change, and where I come in. I can offer you a neutral opinion on the situation you are facing, and then work with you to find a solution that is realistic for your life. What works for you may not be what works for others, and that’s okay. I use a Person-Centered approach overall, which means you set the tone for all of our interactions. I also like to use Strength-based techniques, which focuses on what you are doing well already and builds on it; Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, which looks at how our thoughts influence our behaviors; and Gestalt techniques, which allow us to look at your difficulties from different perspectives. I use an assortment of techniques from other approaches as well. I will always do my best to individualize my work to your specific needs, and empower you to make the changes you want to see in your life. You’ve already made one in reaching out for help, and I look forward to working with you.