My down-to-earth, practical, non-judgemental personality influences my approach to therapy. I want to help people find realistic, effective ways to address issues in a safe and supportive environment. I graduated with a masters in clinical psychology from Griffith University, Australia. I have been living in the USA for over 20 years.

I have been working in acute inpatient mental health settings, and outpatient substance abuse programs for over 20 years. As a licensed marriage and family therapist I have experience with treating depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, anger issues, substance abuse, and relationship issues in
adults and adolescents. I am eternally curious and want to learn. As a result, I am currently working on certifications in emotion focused therapy and I am EMDR certified.

I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution focused, collaborative, and person-centered therapy techniques to address presenting issues and start working immediately. I often assign homework to keep you moving forward between sessions. I will review progress made on
initial goals and challenge you to set new goals for yourself. My personal philosophy is to always keep building skills in life.

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Certifications: 

• EMDR Certified ​

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Insurances accepted: Cigna, Aetna, MHN, HealthNet, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Oscar

Private rates: $150 per session.