How I Work

As a marriage and family therapist, my experiences have profoundly influenced my approach to helping clients. I understand how important it is to be sensitive to different cultures and to recognize the influence of society on relationships. This understanding allows me to create a safe, inclusive space for clients to explore their unique challenges and experiences. Drawing from my journey, I strive to support individuals, couples, and families in transcending societal barriers, embracing their identities, and fostering healthy, resilient relationships.

Rest assured, I strive to integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet your specific needs. Working primarily with teens, adults, and couples, I believe in the importance of a holistic, person-centered approach, creating a supportive and empathetic environment that focuses on your unique experiences and strengths. Additionally, I incorporate attachment-based and psychodynamic approaches to help you explore past experiences and relationship patterns
that may be impacting your current struggles. My goal is to provide you with the most effective and personalized therapy possible.

For transformative clinical specialties, I focus on anxiety and depression, codependency, multicultural and diversity issues, marital issues, non-monogamy, abuse, trauma, body image issues, women’s issues, PTSD, grief/loss, autism, self-esteem, life transitions, BPD, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and more.

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to create a supportive and understanding environment. This approach allows clients to explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace while tailoring these practices to their cultural and social contexts. I also utilize trauma-informed approaches to ensure sensitivity to the impact of trauma, including historical and intergenerational trauma, and to provide care that is considerate of these factors.

In my work with couples, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help partners navigate challenges and cultivate secure and fulfilling relationships. Mindfulness practices are also integrated into my approach to support clients in cultivating greater self-awareness and emotional resilience. I aim to offer inclusive and culturally sensitive therapy that honors the experiences of diverse individuals, couples, and families as they navigate trauma, relationships,
and personal growth.

No matter what challenges you may be facing, remember that you don’t have to navigate them alone. I am here to accompany you on your path to healing and help you achieve the fulfilling life and relationships you deserve. Let’s embark on this journey together.