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The journey to become a Marriage and Family Therapist has been over two decades in the making. I have learned how to use my strengths in listening non-judgmentally and emphasize with others and wanting to help others in many different settings with many different people. I have a strong behavioral and relationship-based background from working with Neurodivergent children and adults and their families for over two decades and am passionate to provide therapeutic services to this population.  I also provide services to children, youth, adults and couples and use many different approaches to assist my clients in meeting their own personalized goals. Along the way, I gained competency in trauma work, received and use Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR) techniques, and became a Certified Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Therapist. During my free time, I am working towards my Autism Specialist Professional Certification while managing a household of 3 children and 2 dogs. I also enjoy hiking in the Bay Area and incorporating yoga in my daily routine to balance my own mental and physical health. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to healing, growth, and feeling centered in your own life.

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Education: 

B.S. in Human Development, UC Davis

M.A. in Counseling, St. Mary's College

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License issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS):

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #82933

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Top Specialties:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Neurodivergent Clients (ADHD, Autism Spectrum, intellectual/learning disabilities, etc.) with co-occurring mental health issues (anxiety, depression, trauma, etc.)

• Parenting skills

• Emotional Dysregulation

• Trauma and PTSD (EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT)

• Self-Harm

• Behavioral Issues

• Anger Management

• Attachment issues (relationships with child, parent, partner, and/or dating)

• Anger Management

• Chronic Pain

• Coping Skills

• Domestic Abuse

• Dual Diagnosis

• Family Conflict

• Grief

• Life Transitions

• Marital and Premarital (non-LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ couples)

• Oppositional Defiance (ODD)

• Peer Relationships

• Relationship Issues

• School Issues

• Self Esteem

• Sexual Abuse

• Stress

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Fees for Services: 

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Individual Therapy: $150/session

Couples and Family Therapy: $165/session

Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): $175/session

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Insurances:

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• Out of Network for PPO Insurances. I will provide you a Superbill (Insurance Reimbursement Form) to submit to your insurance for reimbursement and/or to be applied to your deductible. 

• Aetna

• AllSavers UHC

• Allied Benefit Systems - Aetna

• Christian Brothers Services - Aetna

• Cigna

• Health Scope - Aetna

• Meritain

• Nippon

• Optum Live & Work Well (EAP)

• Oscar

• Oxford Health Plans

• Surest (Formerly Bind)

• Trustmark Health Benefits - Aetna

• Trustmark Health Benefits - Cigna

• Trustmark Small Business Benefits - Aetna

• UHC Student Resources

• UMR

• United Healthcare Shared Services

• UnitedHealthcare

• UnitedHealthcare Global

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