Helping you navigate the labyrinth of life and recovery from an eating disorder

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Counseling Services, Child & Adolescent Guidance Counselors, Eating Disorders Information & Treatment, Marriage & Family Therapists, Marriage, Family, Child & Individual Counselors

Services/Products

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the treatment of Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, and Life Adjustment issues.I believe that exploring one's identity and purpose in life builds self-esteem, which in turn leads to living a life of confidence. I have a deep passion to assist adults and adolescents in developing a stronger sense of self in order live a full, happy life. Clients have often told me that it is clear that I have a passion for what I do, as can be seen in the dynamics of the therapy session. I want to hear from you and listen to you, and I don't shy away from giving feedback, without judgment or blame. Therapy can often be a mirror in which you can see yourself more clearly and that is an emotional process as truths of how we cope are revealed. In our sessions we will look at areas where you feel stuck or hopeless and uncover unrealized skills, offer up new possibilities for action, and connect you to motivation to change.

Amenities

I offer short-term or long-term work. Together we will decide the frequency and length of treatment, based on your desire and struggles. Some clients come into therapy to address a current life stressor and feel therapy is concluded when the stressor has passed. They may take time off before coming back when the next stressor occurs, or decrease their frequency of attendance to "check-up" sessions. Other clients find that long-term therapy, especially in the recovery of an eating disorder, is essential in order to achieve and maintain peace and confidence, and to keep an eye out for "red flags" that can cause them to slip into old patterns. In either case, we will work together to make therapy a safe place where you feel you can thrive.I utilize multiple treatment modals depending on each client's personality and presenting problem. I often help clients explore how their past is currently affecting their present in a more psychodynamic approach as well as teaching the integration of new ways to cope using more concrete tools in a Cognitive Behavioral approach. There are many ways we live out the stories we tell ourselves about who we are, and together we will use in-depth exploration and skill building to help you change your story.

Accreditation

CAMFT member, OCCAMFT member, Board of Directors for OC-IAEDP

Associations

IAEDP CAMFT