“Discussing positive experiences leads to heightened well-being, increased overall life satisfaction and even more energy”

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in the greater San Diego Area, providing supportive compassionate therapy. I utilize a wide range of tools, and am certified in ADHD for Professionals, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, (DBT),Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT), Complicated Grief Level I, (Columbia School of SW), Trauma Treatment Professional, (CCTP), and trained in Psychodynamic Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR), and Level I & II of the Gottman Couples Training Method.
I strive to bring the most current treatments, and standards of practice, integrating mindfulness, with areas of special interest, such as ADHD across the lifespan, aging, and trauma. I come from a belief system that while it is important to understand the past, it is most important to have a supportive and compassionate therapist to assist with the process.Through the use a strengths based process, one can strengthen the neuronal pathways in a positive corrective direction, maximizing one's ability to gain optimal sense of self compassion and self actualization.