I am especially passionate about treating eating disorders. I see clients of varying age groups with a particular focus on adolescents, transitional age youth and young adults. Changing one's behaviors and psychological states is a process and I aim to meet clients where they are at in terms of their readiness for change. In addition to specific graduate training and many years working at Stanford Health's inpatient eating disorder unit, I also have lived experience dealing with disordered eating, and find that my own recovery journey benefits clients and serves as a reminder that recovery is attainable. Although I have a particular affinity for treating body image and food-related disturbances, I also have experience addressing concerns related to addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, among others. I value taking a collaborative approach to therapy, recognizing that you are your own expert, and invite feedback along the way. I understand how difficult it can feel to initiate the process of seeking therapy, and I commend you for taking steps up to this point. If you feel that I might be able to meet your needs, I encourage you to reach out and schedule a free initial consultation.
Qualifications: | Palo Alto University, PGSP |
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Academic Suffixes: | PhD |
Expertise: | Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Body Positivity, Borderline Personality, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Impulsivity, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sex-Positive, Kink Allied, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Weight Loss, Women |