What do you view as a key component of the therapeutic relationship?
Studies have shown the overall quality of your relationship with your counselor is the single most important factor that determines how much benefit you'll get out of your counseling so it is important to find the right therapist for YOU.
What are some the unique issues faced by clients in your particular field of specialization, in terms of mental health education, care, and/or treatment?
Emotional and Binge Eating Codependency & Attachment Issues Narcissistic Abuse Pet Loss Grief Adult Children of Emotionally Unavailable Parents Highly Sensitive Persons Implementing Self-Care and Self-Compassion Mood fluctuations due to Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
How do you determine therapy goals with clients? What does that process look like?
My treatment approach is personalized to suit each of my clients unique needs. The therapy theories used are designed to strengthen confidence, and assist in the healing process of each individual client. Emotional healing begins by sharing your story -- I know this from my own personal journey.
Specialties
Anxiety
Self-Esteem
Attachment issues
Binge eating disorder
Codependency
General Expertise
Depression
Social Anxiety
Body image issues
Bulimia nervosa
Communication issues
Eating disorders
Life coaching
Life transitions
Fees
$175
First Session
$60
Group Therapy
$135
Individual Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual Session
Group Session
Clientele
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-65)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment Approaches / Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Coaching
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Existential Therapy
Licensure
CA, LPCC, 7868
MO, LPC, 2015004698
Education
Master of Arts, Professional Counseling, Lindenwood University, St. Louis, MO
Work History
I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. From small scale circumstances, to traumatic experiences - my treatment approach is personalized to suit each of my clients unique needs. Therapy theories used designed to strengthen confidence, and assist in the healing process. My therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide patients with effective tools to help them see the glass half full instead of half empty.
Location
30025 Alicia Parkway Suite 677, Laguna Niguel, 92677, CA