As a San Diego Counselor, my practice focuses on combining highly personalized, down-to-earth, and practical approaches to meet my clients\u2019 needs. I will work with you to\u00a0explore and better understand your goals and challenges. Together,\u00a0we\u2019ll develop a customized plan that works for you.<\/p>\n
Individual\u00a0Therapy<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Individual counseling allows more time to be spent on exploring your needs, fears and desires in a nonjudgmental, safe environment. Whether you are looking to decrease stress in your life, increase self awareness and increase self-esteem, we can work together to help build a more fulfilling, productive and balanced life leading to overall improved satisfaction in your relationships, life, and happiness.<\/p>\n Premarital Counseling<\/span><\/a> \u2013 <\/strong>I work with couples planning their wedding to develop awareness and tools for a lifelong happy marriage. With counseling, couples learn to heal emotional injuries, create healthy communication styles, and connect on a much deeper level.<\/p>\n Couples Therapy<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 \u2013 When working with San Diego couples, I use a process called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT is considered one of only two \u201cempirically supported\u201d methods for working with couples, which means a lot of research has shown that EFT works. Fully 90% of distressed couples who complete EFT experience significant improvement in their relationship.<\/p>\n Family Therapy\u00a0<\/span>– By focusing on patterns of interaction within the family, I provide family members with tools to create and maintain lasting and successful relationships. Families learn to create healthy boundaries, improve communication, parental skills and resolve family conflicts.<\/p>\n Children & Teen Counseling<\/span>\u2013 I work to foster confidence and a sense of empowerment in children and teens. Children and adolescents learn how to cope with stress, face peer pressure, improve relationships and communication tools.<\/p>\n No matter your goal, there are real benefits to choosing therapy. Studies show that people who participate in therapy:<\/p>\n I am committed to using empirically based and proven research methods to help\u00a0my clients reach their goals. My practice includes meaningful treatment for issues such as:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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