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      <image:caption>Couples come to therapy for a variety of reasons. It may be issues of communication , sexual, trust, unfaithfulness, fighting/anger, addiction, premarital counseling, gender roles, pregnancy, parenthood, feeling disconnected and nontraditional relationships. A change in a relationship can bring up feelings of anxiety, sadness, resentment, anger, mistrust, loneliness and fear. Therapy takes work and commitment and can promote mutually beneficial change. We will work collaboratively in therapy to bring your relationship to a solid and positive place. I will provide tools and a direction to help.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Therapy is not just for couples who have problems. In counseling we will discuss important topics and explore together. Pre-marital therapy is a way to build a strong relationship. We will address healthy communication skills and conflict resolution to have a healthy relationship. Putting your relationship first, paves the way towards a solid partnership.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Having children can bring up many concerns and fears. You may be questioning yourself, your partner and the whole parenting process. Whether it is individual or as a couple, we will address any concerns you may face as parents. In therapy you will be supported and guided to provide a stable and healthy environment for your child. Learning to navigate this time will strengthen your confidence as a parent.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Families shift and change as kids grow, parents get older and the world changes around you. Sometimes tensions grow within the family, and it’s important for the family unit to adjust to these changes. In family counseling we look at relationship patterns and healthy ways to communicate. The teen years offer opportunity for growth and influence, but are often faced with challenges of finding where they want to fit in. Other challenges adolescents face are peer pressure, self-esteem, family dynamics, social isolation, bullying, sexual identity, school/sport pressure alcohol and drugs to name a few. Therapy offers teens the chance to connect to their emotions in a safe place, as well as develop healthy coping skills. Therapy from a collaborative approach helps teens to feel supported and understood.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I am a California based associate marriage family therapist. I have an M.A. in Marriage Family Therapy from California Graduate Institute and a doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology-Los Angeles. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including outpatient programs and inpatient rehab facilities. My approach to therapy is primarily psychodynamic, though I value utilizing CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) to develop coping strategies. I work collaboratively to expose the relationship between past and present. We will explore and gain insight in order to understand the present. Through this exploration we will uncover what went wrong, and I can provide the tools to move forward and heal. My practice is open and supportive to all genders, sexual orientation, ethnicities, backgrounds and religious practices. I want to support you in this courageous process.</image:caption>
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