After working for the Los Angeles Department and Children Family Services for over 30 years and becoming licensed as a clinical social worker in 1998, I finally fulfilled my long-standing desire to open a private practice. I have extensive experience working with children, families and communities and am rewarded to share what I have learned over the years in assisting others to improve their lives. Along with my professional experience, my personal journey also significantly shapes and increases my therapeutic skills and abilities.

I am often reminded that each of us are the experts on our own needs and therefore work closely with individuals to clearly understand their story, current circumstances, and best path forward. I utilize an individualized, goal-oriented, holistic approach to therapy, ensuring interventions are uniquely and effectively tailored. Above all, I focus on developing a therapeutic relationship and assisting clients to heal, overcome challenges and achieve their goals as soon as possible.

Given my personal and professional experience, I have a strong foundation related to healthy child and family functioning. However, Laurel Parnell’s Attachment Focused – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (AF-EMDR) Training truly transformed my practice and equipped me to help others overcome life’s challenges. In addition to AF-EMDR, I rely most heavily on Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness, and other highly effective techniques to increase coping and well-being.

I serve individuals, couples, families and groups of all ages and backgrounds, who present with a variety of disturbance and dysfunction. During initial sessions, I focus on the client’s reason for attending therapy and collaborate with them to develop a plan to achieve desired outcomes.

AF-EMDR and MI are my two preferred treatment modalities to quickly and effectively address and resolve whatever may be of concern. Trauma, whether acute or complex, is very often a root cause for distressing symptoms and presenting problems. Therefore, as soon as possible, I work with individuals to apply bi-lateral stimulation and tap in foundational resources to achieve rapid relief and improve their situation.

I take my practice and partnership with clients very seriously and sincerely strive to provide high quality services and outcomes. It would be my honor to work with you. Please contact me for a free consultation.