Pacific Hope Counseling Center

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My Passion for Therapy

I’ve known I’ve wanted to be a therapist since early high school. Sure, it may seem like an odd desire for a 15/16 year-old, but even then, I was captivated by others’ stories. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to people and fascinated with why we think, act, and feel the way we do. In my own life, I’ve found personal insight to be invaluable and leading to a much richer existence.

I studied philosophy and psychology in my undergraduate years at Westmont College, and then received my master’s degree in psychology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. I’ve had the opportunity to work in diverse, clinically-demanding settings: inpatient psychiatric wards, outpatient clinics, schools, church offices, home settings, and various non-profit organizations. I have gained the confidence to work with a wide range of clientele–from those struggling with relational issues to those with severe and persistent mental illness.

I believe that every person strives to find meaning and fulfillment in life, and I consider myself privileged to help others walk that journey as a licensed marriage and family therapist. My treatment approach is collaborative in that I work with you, the expert of your own story, to identify goals, personal strengths, and specific strategies you can employ. My hope is that you will find therapy to be transformative and empowering, giving you tools you can use throughout life.

My therapy is existentially-informed, person-centered, and evidence-based, with my specific approach tailored to the needs, background, and personality of each individual client. Every person brings a story, and I approach the process with humility, curiosity, and compassion. I am formally trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), trauma resiliency model (TRM), motivational interviewing, crisis assessment, dual-diagnosis, trauma-focused CBT, and existential/humanistic therapy. I also offer Biblical counseling by request to clients of the Christian faith. I am a lifelong student of therapy and am committed to continually honing my skillset through ongoing research, training, and consultation.

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