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About me

MEET THE THERAPIST

Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Santa Rosa with a Doctorate in Human and Organizational Psychology with over 17 years of experience working with adults, teens, families, and couples.

I understand it can be challenging to even start the process of therapy and so you and I will work together to create a plan to support your goals.

I value evidenced-based practices such as Gottman Therapy, DBT,  CBT, goal setting, and looking to you, the client, as the expert of your life. Brainspotting is a best practice that I will often offer to process trauma and challenge unhelpful beliefs and set up new helpful beliefs.

Sometimes we just need to be reminded of things we already know but are no longer utilizing and sometimes we need support to stop doing things that no longer work for us. You and I will process emotions and will immediately begin working on tools and coping skills to reduce symptoms so you can start to find relief.
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You and I will process emotions
and will immediately begin working on tools and coping skills to reduce symptoms so you can start to find relief.

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EDUCATION AND LICENSES

2004

B.A in Psychology
from Sonoma State University

2007

Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from University of San Francisco

2011

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #49957 California Board of Behavioral Sciences

2016

Certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

2021

Doctorate in Human and Organization Psychology, research on Organization paid leave policies and their association with presenteesim

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How I CAN HELP YOU

Discover a supportive ally. With a proven track record of fostering positive change, explore personalized therapy that empowers you to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and embrace a brighter, more fulfilling future. 

Your journey to healing begins here.

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In order to assist you through these challenging moments, I am presently providing virtual therapy sessions.

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1914 translation by H. Rackham

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