I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 10 years plus in the mental health field. I am humbled and grateful to serves others in my work. I am uniquely compassionate, and curious about the human experience. I knew at an early age that my gifts of spirituality, humor, the gift of listening, intuitiveness, communication and empathy would be a part of my journey to use these in my professional life. After years of working as an educator, trainer, mediator, in private, non-profit and higher education settings, I feel so blessed to begin my next journey in my psychotherapy practice. I am excited at the notion of focused time I will offer my clients in private practice. Embracing the freedom to walk a path that allows my counseling practice to be spiritually energized and purposely designed as a renewed gift you give yourself.
Education and Training
I hold an M.S. Ed. Degree in Counseling from Northern Illinois University Graduate School of Education, a B.S. Degree in Deafness Rehabilitation Counseling from Northern Illinois University. I earned my A.S. Degree in Human Services and Early Childhood Education from The University of Hawaii, Honolulu Community College. I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), the Ventura County Chapter of CAMFT, and hold a Diplomat certification with the Academy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ACT).
AREAS OF SERVICE
Anxiety | Depression | Life Transition | Grief and Loss/Mourning | Trauma/Abuse | Conflict Resolution | Communication Barriers | Social Anxiety | Stress Management | Anger | Empowerment Workshops | FAMILY & Couple Support
Life Renewed Series
Just Breathe Forums (Coming Soon!)
I’m Listening (interactive chat on various empowering stories).
Prayer and Meditation (A weekly acknowledgement of the power of prayer and devotional time-monthly theme or prayer).
Seeking Understanding –Blog (a reflective time to deepen awareness and wisdom in the healing process-quarterly topics).
Cultivating Gratitude –(art based journaling-weekly art postings, pictures, poetry, quotes and photos.)
We delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty. - Maya Angelou