Available for Virtual and
In Person Sessions in Long Beach
Specialties:
Anxiety | Depression | Trauma
Welcome! I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker. I earned two B.A.'s in Psychology and Women's Studies from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. I went on achieve my Masters in Clinical Social Work from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.
When I was younger, I wanted to be a teacher. I’ve always loved connecting with others and have worked with children since I was practically a child myself! When I was in middle school a therapist came to present on career day and I was hooked. I still see myself as a teacher of sorts, helping to guide you as you learn more about yourself and what skills work for you. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience working in a wide variety of clinical settings and mental health issues.
As a therapist, I take an eclectic, relational approach. I was trained in psychodynamic therapy at Smith and consider that to be my foundation. I believe that the client is the expert and that building a trusting, connected relationship is essential to therapy. I also practice from a trauma informed perspective which means I am aware and take into account of how traumatic events in your past may be playing a role in whatever issues you are currently having. Trauma can take place in the form of something happening in your life like child abuse or a car accident or something not happening in your life like childhood emotional neglect, C.E.N. In couples counseling, I utilize an E.F.T. (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and Gottman Method approach to foster healthier communication and strengthen the couple’s emotional bond. I look forward to meeting you and having the privilege to embark on this journey together! To inquire about setting up an appointment with me you can click here or call our office at 562-566-4257.
