Most everyone has struggled with body image at some point in their life. Having a safe, therapeutic environment to explore this is important. I work with clients on identifying body image related thoughts and beliefs, exploring where they come from, challenging dysfunctional beliefs, and developing an acceptance voice.
My Approach
I strive to create a safe, caring and supportive environment combined with a humanistic, client-centered approach. My clients and I work together to help them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. I frequently work with clients on the go that like to utilize telehealth options for therapy services online in order to continue to make their recovery and mental health a priority in their lives despite their busy schedules.
My Journey
I earned my MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and BA in Cognitive Psychology from UC Irvine, and am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience at the outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential levels of care. As a result, I am able to work with clients where they are at, as well as support them in getting ready to transition to lower levels of care and back to being able to more fully participate in their lives. I currently work with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of issues including eating disorders, body image, anxiety, and depression.
Online Therapy
Your time is valuable and having to travel to a therapist office can sometimes be a barrier to getting the support you want and deserve. Studies have shown that video-therapy can be equally as effective as in-person therapy. I use HIPAA compliant video software allowing you to participate in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Sessions function the same way as in-person therapy without the added time & cost of travel.
