Specialties.
My experiences with diverse clients allow me to work with a wide range of issues using my treatment specialties and an eclectic approach. I do specialize in working with specific cultural and ethnic groups and social and mental health conditions.
Cultural Groups & Communities
People with disabilities – physical, mental, & emotional
Filipino/a/x - sessions can be done in Tagalog & English
Asian, Asian-American, & Pacific Islander Resiliency
Immigrant Experience
Cultural & Systemic Oppression
Law Enforcement
Justice System-Involved
Women’s Issues
Mental Health Issues, Conditions & Diagnoses
Anxiety & Depression
Relationship issues
PTSD, Relational Trauma & Inter-Generational Trauma
Family Conflict
Loss, Grief & Bereavement
Caregiver/Caretaker issues
Work stress & burnout
Self-Esteem
Treatment Specialties.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a skills-focused, evidence-based practice that helps clients identify patterns of negative thinking and behavioral habits that are keeping them stuck. It’s recommended in the treatment of depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and many other mental health concerns. I pull techniques from the latest psychology research to help my clients identify which techniques work well in their lives. I often give an “in between session activity,” like tracking negative thoughts, practicing relaxation techniques, or trying new habits, to get my clients actively easing their painful symptoms.
Somatic Experiencing® (SE™)
This method is a body-oriented approach to the healing of trauma and other stress conditions. The SE™ approach releases traumatic shock and restores connection, which is key to transforming PTSD and the wounds of emotional and early developmental attachment trauma. I am SE™-informed and am trained in the fundamentals of SE™ techniques. I apply the SE™ framework to assess where a person is “stuck” in the fight, flight, or freeze responses and provide adaptive strategies for individuals to resolve these fixated physiological states.
The Gottman Method for Couples Therapy, Relationship Therapy & Co-Parenting Therapy
Therapy with couples, with those who are no longer together yet are co-parenting, and with those wanting to deepen their connections to a loved one requires an active, engaged therapist trained in evidence-based interventions to help with communication. I’ve completed the Level 1 training in Gottman Method Therapy, a therapeutic approach that is the gold standard for treating many issues that can interrupt a strong relationship. I help couples, co-parents, friends, and families:
Learn productive communication skills
Rekindle love, friendship, and closeness if distance has developed
Resolve conflicts and gridlocked issues
Heal from infidelity and trust issues of all kinds
Develop collaborative co-parenting
Improve sex and intimacy for partners