Qualifications & Experience

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Board Certified Coach (BCC) with a Bachelor of Arts in Ministerial Studies from Epic Bible College in Sacramento and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Counseling, both from University of California, Sacramento. I am EMDR trained and certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1. I also completed a Napa Infant-Parent Mental Health Fellowship from UC Davis.

My Call to Christian Counseling

When I was seven, my brother, who had been born with Down syndrome and diagnosed with Leukemia at age one died at the young age of nine. I saw how his death directly impacted my parents’ mental and physical health. At the time, they were new to the faith and lacked resources and coping skills. It is now my life’s mission to help others through their most difficult challenges so that they don’t get stuck and can move forward. This can’t be done alone.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I enjoy being outdoors and traveling. I love going on mission trips and have gone on several trips to third-world countries supporting orphanages and group homes. I have provided counseling support in Haiti, Nicaragua, and El Salvador.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Coaching
• Counseling for Children
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Depression
• EMDR
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss (including sibling loss and loss of a child)
• Individual Counseling
• Marriage Counseling
• Parenting issues
• Parent/child relationships
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma

Parenting Issues

I specialize in working with parents with children from 0-17, including education with infant feeding, birth trauma and how it can affect a baby’s developing brain, and what to do about it. I also enjoy helping parents with toddlers having tantrums, emotional dysregulation affecting school performance, and parent/teen therapy.

When I became a parent, I realized that I was being triggered left and right and I was constantly yelling at my kids and husband, then I would feel guilty. I created a step-by-step system that I’ve used to help hundreds of parents build emotional intelligence in themselves and their children.

Grief and Loss

There is no specific timeline for grief. The people we love will always be a part of us. When loved ones are taken, we experience shock and it takes time for us to catch up to the idea that they are no longer with us here on earth. I will walk alongside you as you navigate the grieving process with God’s help.

PTSD and Trauma

The memory of trauma often gets stored in our bodies. I will show you how to connect with your mind and body in a way that will help you feel safe again—safe to re-engage in life. We will work on this together at your pace.

Spiritual Development

If you would like to grow in your relationship with God, I would be honored to support you. Together we will evaluate where you are in your spiritual life and where you want to be, then determine the best steps needed for you to get there, with God’s guidance and direction.

Relationship Issues

I believe that the quality of our relationships directly links to our level of happiness. When our relationships suffer, we suffer. Once we figure out what patterns are getting in the way, we can take steps to create healthy habits that will improve our relationships and overall well-being.

Availability (by office location):

• Irvine – Tuesday and Wednesday
• Online Counseling – Tuesday and Wednesday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals, couples, and families looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.