Approach
How I work.
I work from an attachment and emotion-focused, psychodynamic approach. In plain terms: we look at how your past shapes the way you relate to yourself and others, and we do that together.
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What those words mean.
Attachment-focused
How you learned to connect
Your earliest relationships taught you what to expect from other people: how close to get, what to hide, when to pull away. We look at those lessons and how they show up now.
Emotion-focused
Making room for what you feel
Insight helps, and it is rarely enough by itself. We slow down and pay attention to what you feel, including the feelings you have learned to move past quickly.
Psychodynamic
Noticing what repeats
Patterns have a history. When the same thing keeps happening in different relationships, we get curious about where it began and what it has been protecting.
In session
The relationship is the work.
Genuine connection is the foundation of change. It gives us context for understanding, and a soft place to land while you face difficult realities.
Sessions are a conversation. You bring what is on your mind, and I listen for the emotional and relational patterns underneath it. My clients typically experience me as caring, open and inquisitive, and gently challenging when that is what helps.
Over time, the way we relate in the room becomes a place to try something different: what therapists call a corrective relational experience.
Want to understand the patterns behind your relationships
Are open to insight and to feeling what comes up- Want lasting change, not just quick fixes
- Are navigating anxiety, depression, past hurts or relationship struggles
Would like faith woven in, if that matters to you
Faith, if you want it
Spiritual life can be part of this.
I enjoy integrating spiritual development into therapy when a client asks for it. If your faith matters to you, it is welcome in the room.
It is always your choice. If faith is not part of your life, or you would prefer to keep it separate, our work looks no different.
Where we meet
In person or online.
In person
5242 Katella Avenue, Suite 202
Los Alamitos, CA 90720Close to Long Beach, Seal Beach, Cypress and the rest of Orange County.
Telehealth
Online sessions for adults anywhere in California.
The same work, from wherever you are.
Who I see
Individual adults, 18 and older.
Questions about cost? See fees, insurance and FAQ.
Begin when you’re ready.
Your first 15-minute consultation call is free: a chance to see if we’re a good fit. Or call (714) 987-9877.