In your sessions we will work together as a team in the way that best serves your growth and helps you meet your goals. We will use the techniques that work best for you, which may include EMDR, peak performance techniques, "parts work", mind body therapy, mindfulness, guided imagery, or just simply talking.

​Often, my clients express that a combination of techniques is most effective for them. My focus is on supporting you in the ways that work best for you, and helping you to dissolve the obstacles that block your growth so you can feel empowered and confident in your personal and professional worlds.

We will meet via a secure video platform or in my private office.

In the first session we will take some time to get to know one another. There are no expectations of you other than your presence and your willingness. You will have ample space to share about yourself and your goals, and to be heard.

​Together, we will get clear on what you are looking to achieve, create a plan for how we will address the things you want to work on, and discuss your vision of the future. I will answer any questions you have, and I typically give you some tools to use right away. 

Sessions are offered virtually or in-office.

When you choose a virtual session, you can have your therapy sessions from the comfort of your own home or even from your car on a lunch break. We will meet via a secure, HIPAA compliant platform that you can access from your computer or your phone. Full instructions will be sent to you when you schedule your first session.

If you come to my office, I have a beautiful, calm, quiet office in Cerritos, CA, conveniently located just off the 605 freeway.

EMDR is a powerful 8 phase model that has clinical research to validate its effectiveness, and it can be used to clear past traumas as well as help increase positive belief and confidence in the present. Click this link for a video that explains EMDR and how it works.  

I am licensed in the states of California and New Hampshire as a Marriage and Family Therapist, and additionally I am a highly trained trauma-informed therapist, as well as a certified EMDR therapist and an EMDRIA approved EMDR consultant.

My therapeutic framework is person-centered, and we will incorporate EMDR, parts-work, somatic therapy, and positive psychology in our journey together. However, each client is unique, and we will create a plan that best fits your needs nd goals.

Some of my other credentials include certification as a World Class Speaking Coach, training in the Flash Technique, positive psychology, and advanced trauma and dissociation. I utilize "parts" work from several models including IFS, Comprehensive Resource Model, structural dissociation, and ego state therapy. Additionally, I have training in somatic therapy including the Hakomi Method and NeuroAffective Touch, as a yoga teacher, and was a certified massage therapist.

As a firm believer in ongoing consultation and learning, I have regular consultation with mentors in trauma informed therapy, performance enhancement, and business strategy, and I attend several psychotherapy and business trainings per year so that I can stay current with the the most recent research and knowledge.

The rate for a standard 50 minute session is $275. 

I recommend weekly sessions, if you are able, in order to get the best results.

If you prefer to do a therapy intensive (3-day virtual or in person) please contact me for current rates.

Although I do not take insurance directly, I can provide you with a monthly document called a superbill to give to your insurance company, and they may reimburse you for a percentage of the session fee. Contact your insurance company to ask questions about this process and to find out the amount that is covered under your policy. ​

In addition to individual therapy and therapy groups, I offer coaching for public speaking, and I provide EMDR consultation, with a focus on complex trauma, to therapists who have completed their EMDR training.