About My Clients

My clients are adult individuals and couples of diverse backgrounds, sexual orientations and identities, ages, and life experiences. They seek to improve some aspects of their emotional lives. I offer an inclusive, warm, safe and collaborative environment in which to work together to help turn challenging experiences into opportunities for growth and fulfillment.

My Background & Approach

I come to Lumina Counseling with a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University, and with additional training at Counseling West. I bring an empathic, nonjudgmental, eclectic approach, recognizing that each client’s situation is unique. My therapy is informed primarily by psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and existential theories. I believe strongly in strengthening the therapeutic alliance with collaboration between client and therapist and find the process deeply rewarding.

My Personal Beliefs & Interests

My professional and personal endeavors have been guided by a belief in the goal of repairing the world and fostering healing, growth and resilience. I have come to recognize the importance of starting with ourselves, seeking and creating deeper meaning and fulfillment.

Services

Techniques I Use

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic
Existential
Services

Issues I Treat

Depression
Anxiety
LGBTQIA+ Related Issues
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues