"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly...” — Robert F. Kennedy
About Me
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Los Gatos, California; I have been in practice for over twelve years. My specialty is psychodynamic psychotherapy with adults, both individuals and couples, as well as adolescents, and groups.
Professional Experience
- Psychotherapist
- Private Practice, Los Gatos, CA, specializing in psychotherapy with individuals, both adults and adolescents, couples, and groups.
- CSUH - provided therapy to students on issues related to school stresses, sexual orientation, cultural assimilation, and relationships.
- Catholic Charities, San Jose; Youth and Family Services, Fremont - provided counseling to individuals, couples, families and residents of group homes.
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Group leader
- Metabolic Nutrition Program (MNP) - lead psychoeducational groups for adults in the process of losing weight and maintaining weight loss.
- CSUH Student Health Center - led process group for women students.
- SCV-CAMFT - Facilitated group for newly-licensed therapists
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School Counselor
- Diocese of San Jose - provide counseling for children in grades K-8 helping them navigate their stressors.
- Other public schools in Santa Clara and Alameda Counties - provided counseling to students in elementary and middle schools.
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Training and consultation
- Consult and provide training in the parenting program "Positive Parenting with a Plan."
Professional Affiliation
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) - Clinical Member
- Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CAMFT (SCV-CAMFT) - Former Membership Director
Education
- M.S. Counseling Psychology, California State University, Hayward
- B.A. English/Speech, California State University, Northridge