~*~ At this time, I am only licensed in California and only conduct sessions via telehealth. ~*~

Life is unpredictable and for as much as we try to go with it, sometimes the road just gets hard and the path becomes unclear. Even the best made plans can go awry at times and it’s okay to not have all the answers. It’s okay to not know what’s next or what to do. Sometimes, you just need to step away from it all, figure out your next move and to be intentional about what you’re doing and where you’re going.

Anxiety, stress and pressure can be overwhelming. Conflict in the relationships closest to you can feel never-ending and insurmountable. Work can be exhausting, even when you love what you do and especially when you don’t. The demands coming from the people around you, whether or not they mean to make them, can just be too much and as much as you want to be there for them…you just can’t. You just don’t have it.

I get it. Let’s work on it, okay?

What you might want to know about me is that I was proudly born and raised in Northern California, the South Bay Area specifically. In 2012, I moved to Stockton and have essentially been here ever since. It g=grew on me a bit. I earned a Bachelor’s in Journalism from San Jose State in 2006, then a Master’s in Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2014. Always having believed in diversification, especially when it comes to lived experiences, I have worked in several industries, including non-profit, media, clerical, CPS, education and therapy.

My approach is direct, honest and open. I am a clear communicator, straightforward and not likely to pull any punches. I am an eclectic therapist, as most of us are, when it comes to technique and modalities, often integrating aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Person-Centered therapies. My primary orientation is Humanistic, as I believe strongly in being present, sincere and authentic.

I can offer faith-based counseling as well, if that’s what you need.