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Research indicates that 80% of the effectiveness of therapy is created through collaboration and the quality of the relationship between therapist and client.
Let's make sure we're a good fit. What to expectDuring our first few sessions, we'll get to know each other, make sure we're a good fit, and decide on some goals for working together. After that, I check in regularly to make sure you feel heard and that we're working on issues that are important to you in ways that feel productive and safe. Questions are always welcome; I aim to demystify therapy for everyone I meet.
My experienceI earned a Master's of Science in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University of California in 2012. Prior to that, I worked as a teacher and in crisis response for survivors of sexual assault.
For two years I worked at Novato Youth Center (now North Marin Community Services) as a therapist in their family therapy clinic, teen clinic, and as a school-based therapist in several middle schools. For a year and a half I was a staff therapist at The Spahr Center, serving Marin's LGBTQ+ and HIV+ populations. Since October 2017 I have worked at New Perspectives Center for Counseling in San Francisco. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #116695. Over the last ten years I have sought additional training in trauma. I am trained in EMDR and am working towards full certification. If you've experienced an upsetting event or trauma and feel like you can't get away from it, EMDR can help. FeesMy fee is $160 for a 50-minute weekly session. I accept cash, check, credit card, and HSA payments.
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My approachMy job as your therapist is to help you experience and process the challenges of life in a way that ultimately empowers you. You can overcome, grow, change, understand, and thrive. I want to help.
As therapists go, I'm active and conversational, and I love to collaborate with you and other healthcare providers to help you achieve your goals. I'm curious, engaged, and enjoy exploring new ways of thinking and processing what's happening in your life. I'm open to feedback and think humor has an important role in the therapy process. I'm trained in many different types of therapy and my style is active and eclectic. Depending on your needs, I use techniques from a variety of theoretical orientations, which I'm happy to talk about with you if you're a therapy nerd like me. I also incorporate mindfulness practices, feminist theory, the Enneagram, and somatics into my work. If you feel like you'd work well with a therapist who is conversational, direct, and warm, I would love to hear from you. |
Issues I work withAnxiety, Panic, Stress and Worry
Bipolar Couples Therapy Grief LGBTQ+ Issues Phase-of-Life Issues Relationship Issues Sexual assault Transitions Trauma Women’s Issues |
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