Does this sound familiar?

On the outside, you seem to have it all together, but it is a different story on the inside.

You long to feel confident and secure as you navigate life but instead you:

Feel crippled by the fear of failing or others seeing your imperfections
Constantly second-guess yourself and struggle to make decisions without approval from others
Feel burnt out from never allowing yourself a break
Feel sad, lonely, and neglected
Don’t know who you are outside of what others think of you
Constantly battle self-criticism
Believe others would judge you if they knew what was behind the mask
Often feel inadequate and so don’t feel deserving of good things
Feel unseen, misunderstood, unworthy, and/or unwanted

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I provide a safe place for individuals, both teens and adults, to come and express their feelings, identify the roots of issues, navigate through hurts and negative feelings, deal with past traumas, and assist clients in their journey to mental health. When you call to make an appointment, I will ask some basic questions to assess any obstacles such as scheduling or specific needs of the client that may need different services than I can provide. When an appointment is made, an online portal will be made available in order for paperwork and consent forms to be accessed and signed prior to your initial appointment.

What can I expect at my first counseling appointment?

Deciding to go to a Therapist can be anxiety-producing. What will they think? Will they judge me? Will they think that I’m crazy? Will they understand what I’m going through? Each of these concerns is valid. Therapy, is a collaborative process in which a therapist and a client build a therapeutic relationship with the goal of increasing the well-being of the client by engaging in work to promote personal growth. Therapy is safe and confidential, though there are a limited amount of situations in which such confidentiality must be breached, according to the law.

During your first Therapy appointment, or your intake session, You will have the opportunity to express the reason you are seeking therapy and your Therapist will ask questions pertaining to such concerns. You and your Therapist will also have the opportunity to establish some goals for your counseling experience.

About Myself

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Modesto, CA. I have been working as a counselor for over 20 years and have experience working with children, family and adults. I know that the journey to finding the right counselor for you and your family can be a challenging one. This web site is designed to provide you with information regarding some of the services I provide, as well as understanding who I am and how I work as a therapist.

Education and Training

I graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 1996 with a masters of arts degree in Clinical Psychology. After graduating, I returned to Modesto and worked as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern for two years in a group home for teens. I went on to work for the Center for Human Services in their school based program where I primarily counseled children and families. I was also part of a multi-disciplinary team through the schools where I gained experience with IEPs, school resources, and working with school and county educational systems. Upon completion of 3000 hours of clinical experience and passing the State Boards, I became licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences in 2004. Shortly after, I established a private practice in Modesto. I enjoy working in private practice in that it provides me the ability to continue working with a broad spectrum of clients and utilize my clinical skills in a variety of different ways. Working with couples, families, teenagers, and children is very rewarding. I enjoy the flexibility and ability to provide the best services possible to individuals and families who want to be in therapy.

Your Investment

Therapy is a commitment and can feel like a considerable investment.

You may find it hard to reach out for help, or you might believe you don’t have big enough problems to warrant going to therapy. This isn’t true. You deserve to have a space dedicated to your healing and growth.

By committing to therapy, you are making an investment your future self will be grateful for.

The benefit of therapy is that you do not have to do this alone. I will be journeying alongside you, which can help you with the process. But it is essential to know that it will not always be easy. Some days you will feel lighter after finally getting something off your chest. Other days we might be unearthing something deeper that brings up emotions and thoughts you have not dealt with for a long time, which will take more emotional energy to tolerate.

Committing to the therapy process is the best long-term investment you can make in your mental health.

Call (209)402=2717 for further information about cost.