My Approach to Therapy:

My approach to therapy combines elements of Attachment Theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Strengths-Focused, and Values-Focused methods to provide a holistic therapy experience.

Components:

  1. Attachment Theory: Helping you understand how early relationships (when you were a child) shape how you connect with others today, so that you can build healthier relationships.

  2. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): Helping you notice and change unhelpful thoughts and ways of communicating.

  3. DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy): Teaching skills to manage strong emotions and improve relationships with others.

  4. Strengths-Focused: Focusing on what you’re already good at and using those strengths to help you grow.

  5. Values-Focused: Helping you figure out what’s most important to you and making sure your actions match your values.

Therapy Setting:

In-person in Hermosa Beach, CA 

Telehealth (Therapy through video anywhere in California) 

Session Rates:

$160 (50 Minutes)

I offer a sliding scale. Ask me about it without obligation.

Accepted Insurance Plans:

Out-of-network PPO plans (Superbill Available)

Acceptable Method of Payment:

Debit and Credit Cards and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Therapy

Have you been wondering how therapy might support you?

People may seek therapy for various non-clinical reasons that still profoundly impact their emotional well-being and personal growth. Some examples include:

•Self-exploration and personal growth: Understanding oneself better, exploring identity, or working on self-confidence.

•Life transitions: Navigating major changes like marriage, divorce, motherhood, career shifts, becoming an empty nester, death of a loved one, critical illness diagnosis, or family incarceration.

•Work-life balance: Managing the pressures of school, career, family, and personal time without burning out.

•Relationship challenges: Addressing struggles in romantic relationships, friendships, or family dynamics.

•Parenting support: Finding guidance on how to navigate parenthood, co-parenting, or dealing with parenting stress.

•Grief and loss: Coping with the death of a loved one, miscarriages, or other forms of loss that might not meet clinical criteria for depression.

•Confidence and empowerment: Building self-esteem, overcoming self-doubt, or finding a stronger voice in personal or professional settings.

•Setting boundaries: Learning how to say no, stand up for oneself, or prevent people-pleasing.

•Healing from past experiences: Processing difficult experiences like breakups, family conflict, or feeling unsupported (even if it doesn’t meet the criteria for trauma).

•Cultural or identity struggles: Exploring bicultural identities, handling societal expectations, or navigating gender roles.