Solitude, the state of being alone, is often viewed as a negative and lonely experience. However, it can also be an opportunity to connect with oneself in a way that is sometimes not possible in the dynamic of a relationship, family, or daily life. Solitude is something we must sometimes fight for, if it does not present itself to us as an opportunity. And it is an opportunity. Solitude provides a chance to reflect on […]
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Whether you are single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day can be difficult for those feeling alone or isolated. The holiday can bring up a range of emotions and feelings that can be challenging to navigate. If you are feeling lonely on Valentine’s Day, it is important to remember that you are not alone in your experience. And it is normal to feel a sense of sadness or isolation if you find yourself alone on […]
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Clinical supervision is an important process for clinicians to receive feedback and support in their work with clients. Supervision can help clinicians to reflect on their clinical practice, learn new skills, and improve their work with clients. As a licensed psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in California, I offer clinical supervision to associate therapists (AMFTs, APCCs, and ACSW). If you are looking for a supervisor who can provide oversite and help you grow, I would be happy to […]
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We have all been hurt by another person at some time or another — we were treated badly, trust was broken, maybe our hearts were broken too. And while pain is normal, sometimes it lingers for too long. We relive the pain over and over, even marry it to anger and have a hard time letting go. An inability to let go can cause distress, distract us from work and family. It can also hinder future relationships, […]
Read MoreIntegrative psychotherapy is an approach to emotional regulation and healing by way of increasing one’s resilience and personal resources. It incorporates the fundamental principles of traditional psychotherapy and integral medicine to promote healing on all levels: emotional physical, mental and spiritual. Integrative psychotherapy aims to create a healthy alliance between mind and body to enable clients to manage stress and create a healthy lifestyle. In addition to counseling services, some of the tools available through […]
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What is Positive Psychology?Traditionally, the study of psychology includes a deep analysis of psychopathology, behaviors that deviate from the “norm” and the negative feelings that are associated with them. The focus in this form of study and this approach to therapy best serves that portion of the population that is in crisis, not functional, or in acute emotional pain. But what about the even larger portion of the population that are functional, not in crisis yet […]
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Individual Psychotherapy: Becoming a Self-HealerI offer individual psychotherapy services that focus on healing, empowerment, and ultimately, gaining the skills to be your own best therapist. “Self-Healing” & overcoming challenges from my own early childhood were instrumental in leading me into the field of coaching & counseling. After spending nearly a decade living abroad, I found a home in California and earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology, with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy. I’m a […]
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Be the Change We rise by lifting others. When you support others through their challenges, your life starts to have more meaning. If you want to access abundance, give to others. If you want to feel more compassion in your life, be empathetic. If want more forgiveness in the world, help someone on their road to redemption. Be the thing you are in want of— In helping others, you are given great opportunities – […]
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Coaching Versus Counseling In simplistic terms, a therapist’s role is to heal the wounds of the past, while coaching supports you in moving your life forward. Coaching does not focus on “why” but “what’s next?” It shifts the client from an origin-focused to solution-based approached. Coaching is well suited to a goal-oriented person who prefers to make choices focused on creating a specific future and outcome. Coaching as an Option Coaching is a refreshing approach […]
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In a relationship or marriage, one key ingredient that keeps a couple together is the practice of resolving conflicts. Love goes far, but it only goes so far. It is difficult to keep good feelings alive in the midst of strife. Eventually, something has to give, and too often it is the commitment to making things work. A couple, like an individual, typically has the instinct to try to solve one’s own problems. However, a […]
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