Due to the Coronavirus and current safety risks, 

all sessions are being held online via Zoom.

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As a licensed marriage and family therapist I offer counseling for all ages, but specialize in working with children and teens, and have been a therapeutic counselor in k-12 schools since 2014. 

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My work with youth varies depending on what is needed and can involve any of the following:

• Relationship building through conversation, games, and stories

• Art and play exploration to help children understand and express their thoughts and feelings

• Tools for stress reduction and emotional regulation

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) where we shift thoughts and associated beliefs and behaviors

• Mindfulness teachings on meditation, movement, mindset, practice, and values

• Communication skills development and ongoing practice

• Confidence development as clients experience ongoing success in overcoming challenges as we face their fears together

• Assisted practice to solidify the transfer of tools and skills from therapy, into clients' everyday lives

• Perspective taking which can include learning to build empathy and appreciation around other's perspectives, and/or a deeper understanding that clients' own experiences are not necessarily individual incidents, but are shared by others

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Areas of Focus

My work with clients includes, but is not limited to the following areas:​

• Anxiety

• Depression 

• Trauma

• Communication & Relationships

• Bullying

• Self-harm

• Emotion Regulation & Anger Management

• Grief & Loss

• Parenting

• Family Systems

• Transitions & Life Changes

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PLEASE NOTE

• Since I am currently only seeing clients online, I can only take new clients who are a good match for online counseling. If we determine that you would benefit more from in person support, then I will provide other referrals.

• Due to the law and ethics outlined by my licensing board, I can only take new counseling clients who reside in or near Santa Cruz County, California

• I am only available for sessions between the hours of 11:30AM to 3:30PM

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Session Length & Fees

• Sessions are $120 for 50 minutes

• Given that sessions are currently online, I also offer 40 minute sessions at $100 for younger children under 8 years, when appropriate.

• I do not take insurance at this time

• 24 hour cancellation is required for all appointments

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Getting Started

Please feel free to contact me for a free 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good match for what you are looking for. 

 

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