Counseling//about me
Hi, welcome to my website. I'm glad you came! I believe therapy can be a powerful motivator for positive change in your life. Of course,there is no guarantee that I am the right fit for you, which is why I offer a free initial 'get to know me' session. Sessions are 90 minutes and should include everyone that will be a part of the counseling process.
My Counseling Philosophy
I believe that each human possesses the capacity to live a meaningful life. I work with both 
thoughts and feelings to help you find meaning in your life. During sessions, I strive to provide you with a safe and nourishing learning environment to explore your particular challenges. We work together to unlock entrenched styles of communication.
Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT's) specialize in recognizing communication patterns and then exploring new ways to translate your message so others can more fully understand you. I listen with a trained ear to hear both thoughts and feelings. Through the simple act of listening, and being heard - truly heard, without judgment- your quality of life can improve.
I work with schools and individual to provide anti-bullying support through my organization, not the target. I also hire, train and manage trainees and interns at a non-profit agency. Read more about it in the OC Register article.
Perhaps you have a teen or tween?
Living with your tween or teen may be one of the most difficult challenges you will ever face. Between the brain, emotional and - *gulp* - hormonal changes they experience, a t(w)eens world is in constant chaos (at least according to them). Their chaos inevitably makes you feel like you're living on the roller coaster with them.
I am oft asked, "What happened. I thought I knew him (or her)? Followed by the exasperated rhetorical comment, "What can I DO?! I've tried everything". Many families have found that the open forum I provide during family sessions helps them get along better.
What to do?
While there is (of course) no easy answer telling us "What to do", counseling can offer help in opening communication lines between teens, tweens, and their exhausted parents.
Are you struggling with fulfillment?
We all have the capacity to be happy. Sometimes, its really hard to hold onto that happiness. By exploring thoughts, we search for maladaptive thinking. Once the thoughts are recognized, together, we create new modes of thinking helping to find (and hold onto) that elusive feeling named happiness.
Call for your free consultiation
Please call me at 310 600 2369 to schedule your free (yes, free!) initial consultation. Initial sessions are 1.5 hours, and there is no commitment on your part. If you find I am a good fit for you, we can discuss my hourly rates, which are based on a sliding scale linked to your families income. I look forward to working with you.