Becoming a clinical social work therapist is my second career, and one I pursued with purpose. I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California at the age of 55, bringing a lifetime of personal and professional experience into the work I do. I approach therapy with a strong awareness of the broader social conditions and contexts that impact well-being, recognizing how basic needs shape mental health and recovery.

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Outside of my work, I enjoy gardening, learning Japanese and Spanish, and spending quality time with my grandchildren.

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
• Anger Management Therapy
• Behavioral Activation
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive Processing Therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Existentialistic CBT
• Interpersonal Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy