CREDENTIALS/DISCIPLINE: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
BOARD CERTIFIED: Yes (BBS)
Number of years treating patients with eating disorders: 2-5 years
Number of patients with eating disorders I treat annually: 15+
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERTISE: Master’s degree from Santa Clara University in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health; Certificate in Eating and Weight Disorders from UC Berkeley Extension; Expertise in Out-Patient Treatment with MPEDC and in private practice.
TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: My approach incorporates principles from Person-Centered therapy, Solution-focused, CBT & DBT interventions, and Family Systems theory. I believes in a strength-based approach with a focus on resilience, empowerment, and highlighting client strengths and resources, in addition to the healing power of therapeutic exploration, growth, self-discovery, and developing healthy coping skills. My intention is to create a safe place to assist clients in developing increased open communication, patience, balance, self-care and self-compassion.
FEES: Cash, Credit Cards, Personal Checks, Sliding Scale, Insurance: Patient pays provider and gets reimbursed if insurance has “out of network” provision.