Welcome.

Thank you for visiting my website and giving me the opportunity to tell you a little about myself and my practice in Norwalk, California.

I have clients from varying ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ranging from all ages.
I offer short-term and long-term therapy for children, couples, families, the elderly, and adult individuals.

I've had success in helping individuals with long-term personality issues and individuals dealing with bipolar disorder, guilt and shame related issues, depression, anxiety, and psychotic thought processes. I have also received extensive training in psychoeducational evaluations and asssessments of children and adults.

I use several therapeutic approaches, and the modality used in therapy is primarily influenced by the client's needs, personality, and goals. I primarily function from Object Relations Theory, which focuses on the impact of very early significant relationships on the ongoing emotional development of an individual.

Therapy also focuses on how previous relational experiences affect current relationships. I have experience working with families from a systemic perspective.

My initial training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and the training I received in my doctoral program to incorporate Religious Beliefs into treatment, if desired, are tools I utilize in my work frequently. As a Psychoanalyst, I am equipped to see clients multiple times a week.

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If you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a confidential appointment, please feel free to give me a call at 562.773.3044.

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