Specialties:
Marriage & Family Therapy
Address:
2558 Roosevelt St SUITE 201, Carlsbad 92008
(760) 978-6071 (Phone), (760) 978-6071 (Fax)
Procedures:
Add/Adhd, Depression, Sleep Disorders, Smoking Cessation, Trauma
Conditions:
Abuse, Addiction, Adhd (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Adjustment Disorder, Adolescent Conditions, Adolescent Depression, Aerosol Abuse, Alcohol Abuse/Dependence, Anorexia, Anxiety, Anxiety, Separation, Asperger's Syndrome, Attention-Deficit Disorder, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Aversion, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Dependence, Dependence & Withdrawal-Tobacco, Dependent Personality Disorder, Depersonalization Disorder, Depression, Depressive Disorders, Depressive Episode, Disordered Eating, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Dysthymia, Dysthymia/Seasonal Depression Disorder, Pnd, Dysthymic Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Grief or Loss, Homosexual Issues, Hyperactivity, Kleptomania, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, Occupational Problem, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Overeating, Rape Trauma Syndrome, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder Of Early Childhood, Relational Problems, Relationship Disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Selective Mutism, Self Harm, Self-Injurious Behavior, Sexual Abuse Of Adult, Sexual Abuse Of Child, Sexual Problems, Situational Depression, Sleep Disorders, Smoking Cessation, Stress, Stuttering, Substance Abuse, Substance Induced Mood Disorder, Suicidal, Suicide, Tourette's Syndrome (Tic Disorder), Transgender or Gender Identity Disorder, Trauma, Trichotillomania
Awards:
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, 1991, BA Philosophy graduated Cum Laude
Philosophy:
A collaborative, strength-based, affirming therapeutic relationship is ideal to growth and progress. Focus is on what's right with the client and growing those traits to increase happiness and personal empowerment. Being kind, connected, fully present, honest and real in the therapy relationship is the cornerstone of excellent outcomes for clients.
Education:
Internship Hospital
North County Lifeline
Graduated: 2010
Palomar Family Counseling Services, Inc
Graduated: 2003
University Of California, Los Angeles-Ucla
Graduated: 1996
University Of Phoenix-Counseling Masters Degree