About

 

 

I am naturally curious about people. I want to know about you, and what you have going on in your life. I want to help you find the answers you are seeking. I want to help you find tools for improving your situation.

I have been in private practice for over 15 years. Before private practice I was a director of substance abuse treatment centers and a therapist in community mental health. I have worked with veterans inpatient as well as outpatient. Regardless of where I have worked, I have always enjoyed being a part of the process of growth and change of my clients.

The core of my belief is this: It doesn't matter where you have been, or what you have been through. The past is over. It isn't happening anymore. You are not your past. You are your present and your future. You are not where you came from. You are what you choose to be in this moment. Your past doesn't have to define you. When you embrace the essential you, the authentic you, you are free.

Are you ready to tear down obstacles of fear or whatever is standing in your way. I believe that getting yourself back into it (whatever "it" means for you) means setting your own pace. We will work together to get you where you want to be. I have over 20 years of experience in helping people on their journey to self improvement. Start your journey today. I am available to my clients after hours when needed. Because I know that life doesn't happen just during office hours. 

 

Location

27951 Smyth Drive #108
Valencia, CA 91355 Phone: 661-713-7798

Hours

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

9am - 7pm Monday-Thursday
Fridays and weekends for urgent appointments.

 
 
 
 

Treatment Approach

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  • Eclectic

  • Family / Marital

  • Family Systems

  • Humanistic

  • Hypnotherapy

  • Interpersonal

  • Jungian

  • Mindfulness-based (MBCT)

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Narrative

  • Play Therapy

  • Psychodynamic

  • Relational

  • Sand Play

  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

  • Transpersonal

  • Trauma Focused

 

Issues

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Relationships

  • Trauma and PTSD

  •  ADHD

  • Career Counseling

  • Chronic Health Problems

  • Chronic Pain

  • Coping Skills

  • Family Issues

  • Grief

  • LGBT

  • Life Coaching

  • Men's Issues

  • School Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Sleep or Insomnia

  • Spirituality

  • Substance Abuse

  • Transgender

  • Women's Issues

 

Age

  • Adults

  • Elders (65 +)

  • Toddlers / Preschoolers (0 to 6)

  • Children (6 to 10)

  • Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)

  • Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)

Modality

  • Individuals

  • Couples

  • Family

Video/Zoom

  • Video Counseling