ABOUT ME
I am a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and use cognitive behavioral therapy to treat individuals, teens, and families. A psychotherapist since 1999, I have provided treatment for a broad range of issues affecting children and families. I am strongly influenced by family systems theory and use this understanding when working with clients. I believe in optimizing client's growth potential through the development of a thoughtful treatment plan based on evidence based practices and client strengths and preferences.
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I earned my Master of Social Work graduate degree at the University of Michigan, where my focus of study was psychotherapy with children and families. My post-graduate work concentrated on families in crisis, a setting where I provided intensive therapy and crisis intervention to adolescents and their families. My extensive experience includes therapy and intervention with a wide range of psychiatric conditions as well as overseeing clinical decisions as a supervisor.
I continue to learn and update my work through continuing education and studying new research and evidence based practices. I maintain several professional affiliations through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the Northern California Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Network (NCCBT), Postpartum Support International (PSI), and the Postpartum Action Institute (PAI).
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My license is with the Board of Behavioral Sciences, State of California: #LCSW73493
