CREDENTIALS/DISCIPLINE: I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC #80562). I have an Eating Disorder Specialist Certification from JFK University.
BOARD CERTIFIED: Yes – CA Board of Behavioral Sciences
Number of years treating patients with eating disorders: 5-8 years
Number of patients with eating disorders I treat annually: 15+
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERTISE: I hold a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Health Psychology from Santa Clara University. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with an emphasis on addictions and mental disorders from UC San Diego. I have experience in working in various settings, including: inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient. I have worked with clients struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders since 2006. I have a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults.
TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: I believe recovery is possible. I think it is a process and may look different for each individual. It is often challenging and intense work to learn a different way of being; thus, I think it is crucial to have solid support around yourself. This includes committing to the difficult work with your therapist, dietitian, medical doctor, as well as friends and family. Change is scary but we never know how much better life could be if we don’t take a leap!
FEES: Cash, Credit Cards, Personal Checks, If covered by “Provider out of the network” in a PPO, patient needs to apply for reimbursement.
INSURANCE: I’m not in network with insurance companies right now. If a client has PPO insurance, I offer a monthly statement for services/superbill for clients to seek reimbursement from their insurance carrier.