About Me
I developed my counseling style working with clients who are in various stages of their life. From different cultural backgrounds, individuals who are single, married, divorced, young adults who are on the autism spectrum. Many clients have had a loss of career or know what it is like to lose a loved one. Some clients simply want to take their life, career and relationship to the next level and desire a plan to get there. The richness of these experiences helped me to understand that every client comes to therapy with different needs, which led me to develop an eclectic approach. I draw on a variety of different theoretical models. Having said that, I tend to favor approaching the therapeutic process using Motivational Interviewing, DBT and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as taking a mindful approach towards understanding ourselves and our relationships. I received my Bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University where I majored in Communication and Fine Arts. I worked extensively in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. I have had the privilege of working with so many creative musicians, songwriters and managers. I also spent many years in the recording studio, as well working with bands in a live concerts. I went through a transitional period and decided to pursue my lifelong interest in Psychology. I returned to graduate school and earned a Masters in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Following graduate school, I trained at the Southern California Counseling Center for three years as well as Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services.
During my internship, I worked at a school for children with special needs, mainly focusing on Autism. Since 2003, I have specialized in working with adults, families, siblings, caregivers and children who have a diagnosis or have been in the world of Autism. I offer support, insight, emotional education and behavior change strategies. I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. I have worked extensively with multiple non-profits in Southern California for the past 25 years. I have been in private practice since 2006.