I'm a licensed clinical social worker, and I am grateful for my clients and the learning they bring me. I earned my bachelors degree in psychology from UC Davis and later graduated in 2014 with my masters in social work from the University of Southern California.

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I have experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (primarily children) and their families with behavior management, skill acquisition, and social skills. I've worked with children and their families providing these services in home, and various school settings.

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For the past 8+ years my focus has been working with adults needing support with anger management, violence prevention, and relationship and life skills. Some of the things I enjoy working with my clients on are...

-healthy boundaries

-stress management

-improving self esteem

-self care 

-gaining personal insight

-utilizing empathy

-focusing on themself

-building empowerment

-challenging unhelpful thought patterns

-developing healthy thought patterns

-identifying red flags in relationships and ourselves

-learning how to choose a healthy partner

-improving relational connections 

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I have an eclectic approach and utilize strategies from various evidence based treatments including

-CBT                                           -Self Care

-Motivational Interviewing       -psycho-education

-Mindfulness                              -Attachment Theory

-Family of Origin

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I view therapy as a collaboration between me and my clients to help improve their life functioning in ways that would be beneficial. I have a general practice of being gentle, while still challenging my clients and holding them accountable when I feel that is what will help them most.

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If my style sounds like a good fit for you or you have questions that you'd like more information on, please feel free to reach out to me and I will get back to you at my earliest convenience. Seeking out help can feel frustrating and overwhelming at times, it can also bring rewards like a higher quality of life. I wish you well with everything.

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