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Evidence-Based Treatments

I tailor treatment to you or your child’s unique needs, drawing from a range of evidence-based approaches.

My work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relational, with attention to individual identities and relationships. I focus on helping clients build practical skills for daily life, including managing emotions, communicating effectively, recognizing positives, practicing gratitude, and navigating conflict constructively.

Therapeutic Approaches

Who I Work With

Children

(Ages 8–12)

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Childhood is filled with growth, discovery, and change, but it can also bring emotional struggles that are difficult for children and their parents to fully understand. Sometimes worries, frustration, sadness, or behavioral challenges are a child’s way of expressing needs they do not yet have the words for. In my work with children, I create a warm, engaging, and playful environment where kids feel safe to explore their emotions and experiences. Through play, art, games, and conversation, children learn to recognize and communicate feelings more effectively, strengthen coping skills, and develop healthier ways of responding to challenges.

With more than a decade of experience as a school social worker, I also understand how emotional well-being and school functioning are deeply connected. I support parents in understanding their child’s needs within the school setting and help families navigate educational and advocacy concerns when appropriate.

Teens

(Ages 13–17)

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Adolescence is a time of enormous emotional, social, and personal growth. Teens are working to understand who they are, where they belong, and how they want to move through the world. I approach this age group with genuine respect, authenticity, humor, and compassion, creating a space where teens feel accepted rather than judged. Together, we explore patterns, relationships, emotions, and choices while helping teens strengthen self-awareness, confidence, and decision-making skills. My goal is to help adolescents build a stronger sense of identity, personal values, and emotional resilience as they navigate the challenges of the teenage years.

Drawing from my extensive background as a school social worker, I also bring an understanding of academic stress, peer dynamics, school avoidance, learning differences, and educational systems. I work collaboratively with parents to support both emotional and educational success.

Young Adults

(18+)

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The transition into adulthood can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Managing college, careers, relationships, independence, and increased responsibility often brings stress, uncertainty, and self-doubt. These transitions can also surface unresolved emotional experiences from earlier stages of life. I work with young adults to strengthen self-confidence, improve emotional insight, and develop practical coping and communication skills that support success in this new phase of life.

My approach is relational, supportive, and collaborative, helping young adults feel comfortable exploring their experiences openly and honestly. With over ten years of experience working within school systems, I also understand the pressures connected to academic performance, career planning, and life transitions, and I help clients navigate these challenges while building a stronger sense of direction and self-trust.

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Evidence-Based Approaches

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy

CBT focuses on identifying and modifying dysfunctional thought patterns and behaviors. CBT helps you recognize how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected. It focuses on enhancing self-awareness and adjusting your perspective to address challenges directly rather than avoiding them.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DBT incorporates mindfulness and acceptance strategies alongside traditional cognitive and behavioral techniques. It emphasizes balancing acceptance with change and is effective in reducing self-harming behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing interpersonal relationships. Evidence supports DBT’s efficacy in managing complex emotional disorders and improving overall functioning.

Motivational Interviewing

MI is a person-centered, directive approach aimed at enhancing an individual's motivation to change.

Certified UCLA PEERS for Adolescents &
Tele-Health Instructor

PEERS is the ONLY publicly available evidenced-based social skills program for autistic adolescents and adults, youth with ADHD, anxiety, depression and other social emotional challenges.

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