ABOUT ME
As a seasoned therapist with over 20 years of experience, I am proactive and straightforward. The last thing you need is a therapist who fails to challenge or guide you. I begin by creating a therapeutic connection, which can only be achieved if you feel heard and valued, free of judgment.
I have nothing invested in being right, so I will offer feedback based on patterns I observe. If it falls flat, we move on. We work as a team to identify the source of the problem and we work together for meaningful change.
I also find humor to be healing. Certainly there is a time and place, but humor is therapeutic. While I don’t use it as a clinical strategy, humor can reduce stress, improve the therapy bond, offer perspective, and increase self-acceptance.
Education
Master of Science in Counseling (Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling Option), CSUN
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts, University of Pittsburgh
License
State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences (# LMFT37377)
Memberships
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Mental Health Professionals of Conejo Valley (MHPCV)
