About

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, (Lic. # 45854) and received my Masters Degree from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, California. Prior to my Masters Degree, I worked for over 18 years as a television producer working on numerous TV Shows. After experiencing the sudden loss of my young husband in a car accident, I realized my life lacked a deeper meaning and purpose. I decided to return to college and obtained my Master of Arts in Marriage, Family, Therapy in 2005 and also wrote a 291 page thesis titled “The Impact on the Surviving Spouse with Respect to Anticipated Versus Unanticipated Death” a mouthful, lol.  My professional training and life experience have shaped the kind of psychotherapist I am. I know firsthand the value that therapy had at different times of my life. I believe that in any stage of our lives there can be amazing change if one wants. I am very passionate in helping my clients thrive and grow from their experience in therapy. I also know how important it is to find the right therapist for yourself and I welcome any questions you may have for me.

My theoretical approach is eclectic, deriving from several theories such as Trauma Therapy, Relational, Psycho-dynamic, Humanistic, Emotionally Focus Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral, and others depending on the client's individual needs. I see all my clients as unique, and not cookie-cutter replicas, and take into account culture, childhood history, along with the presenting issues. My goal is to offer solace and guidance to help you the best chance for success.

I have worked with thousands of individuals and couples to create better, more fulfilled, carefree lives.  I specialize in couples counseling, premarital counseling, trauma, loss and grief, individual and personal growth therapy/coaching. 

I have built a reputation with my clients as an empathetic, yet candid, no-nonsense therapist who believes in using a direct approach soliciting them to gain awareness of patterns and areas of disconnection. I often use humor when appropriate. I believe you must gain the most from your investment.

I also combine my years of television experience and psychotherapy by working as a media psychotherapy consultant and After Care Therapist on a variety of Reality/Talk shows.  I formally have been the After Care Specialist on “Face the Truth TV”, “T.D. Jakes TV Show”, “The Rickie Lake Show”, and “Dr. Drew’s Life Changers”.  I also appear on numerous talk shows as a Relationship/Media Expert addressing current event issues and relationships.

My clients come from all over California: Los Angeles, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Alhambra, San Marino, Westside, Beverly Hills, Highland Park, Silverlake, Eagle Rock, Glendale, La Canada, La Crescenta, Montrose, Sierra Madre, and many areas in the San Gabriel Valley, Westside, and San Fernando Valley. With Telehealth, I see clients from all over Northern and Southern California.

 I am bi-lingual in Spanish.