California License PSY28925

Illinois License 071.009030

Let me first start by saying I hope I am able to provide you some helpful information as you are considering starting psychotherapy. I believe that asking for help is a sign of strength given that we all need help at some point in our life. Reading this and looking into psychologists who might be able to help you, counts as a step towards addressing the difficulties you have been experiencing. 

That being said, let me tell you a little about myself and how I help individuals in treatment. 

I have been providing treatment to people for over 10 years. I help individuals manage a range of psychological and psychosocial issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, life changes, grief, health-related issues, relationship issues, and substance use disorders. I am licensed as a clinical psychologist in both California and Illinois and have worked in urban as well as rural settings. I primarily provide treatment to adults, although I occasionally provide treatment to adolescents and young adults, typically 12 years and older. Also, I provide treatment to individuals who are seeking psychotherapy for the first time as well as people who have previously been involved in treatment. I provide psychotherapy that is brief and short-term, including meeting for several sessions to address specific issues as well as more long-term psychotherapy addressing ongoing mental health issues. I adapt my approach to treatment based on what you are experiencing, the type of treatment you are seeking, and what I believe might help you achieve the goals you are striving toward. 

In addition to providing individual psychotherapy, I also have extensive experience providing behavioral health treatment as part of an interdisciplinary team, which consists of working directly with medical providers. I incorporate this experience throughout my treatment approach as the mind and the body are connected and we must not just focus on mental health but overall health and well-being. I have also been a board member of the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association (SVPA), an organization consisting of psychologists in the Sacramento area. As a previous board member of SVPA, I have conducted continuing education trainings for therapists and students on topics including an overview of racial microaggressions, multidisciplinary treatment of type 2 diabetes, and primary care behavioral health services. Also, I was a board member of Tavana Inc., a community based non-profit mental health organization that is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals and families seeking support to live healthier, with more awareness to focus on happiness, wellbeing, and success. I have also taught undergraduate college courses, including an abnormal psychology class at Sacramento State University and a course about racism and discrimination at Roosevelt University. I have also been a guest presenter at local schools, including speaking to kids and young adults, with the goal of informing them about psychology and how to pursue a career related to psychology. Teaching and conducting trainings require that I continually educate myself and stay informed about important psychological topics. I believe these experiences add to my overall knowledge and strengthen my clinical abilities, therefore contributing to the psychotherapy I provide to individuals.