Qualifications & Experience

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from the University of La Verne and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Riverside (CBU). I have 10 years of professional experience working with preschool children and their parents through the HeadStart program, crisis care, individual therapy, and military.

My Call to Christian Counseling

Growing up, I had a close family member who struggled with their mental health. I saw how it affected her and our family. In my early college years, I began to work at a church in the healing and caring department, where they offered pastoral counseling and a program for lay counseling.

I had a desire and a heart to help people as they walked through the doors. I saw how hurt people were, and I began to get comments that I was a good listener and that people enjoyed talking to me. I later went on a life-changing, two-week mission trip to Kenya and had the opportunity to build relationships with some students at an orphanage. They opened up and shared their stories. When I returned home, I enrolled in graduate school for counseling.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I enjoy hiking, trying out new restaurants, and good coffee, and I love spending time with my family. I have a blast taking my son to the zoo, aquariums, and any new adventure we discover. I like a balance of spending time outdoors and comfy at home with a movie night.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• Aging and Geriatric Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Coaching
• Couples Counseling
• Codependency
• Depression
• Grief and Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Infidelity and Affairs
• Marriage Counseling
• OCD
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Professional Development
• Relationship Issues
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Weight Loss
• Women’s Issues

Women’s Issues

I have a passion to help women through all stages of life. I come alongside women to help them see how God has uniquely made them and how to embrace the beauty in each phase of life. I enjoy helping women through their challenges, providing skills and tools as we discover how to align thoughts and emotions.

Spiritual Development

We all continue our spiritual development throughout our lives. I enjoy helping new believers navigate questions and their faith. I also enjoy supporting mature believers with issues that arise related to their relationship with God, or navigating how to respond to challenging or complex situations in a Christ-like manner.

Counseling for Parents

I have a passion for helping parents navigate their parenting journey. I come alongside parents not by trying to control their child’s challenging behaviors with tips and techniques, but by understanding the heart of the parent and child. Together we will seek effective ways to respond that result in true heart change.

Anxiety

In the world we are living in, anxiety can feel as if it is surrounding us wherever we go. As your counselor, I will help explore and bring awareness to how anxiety shows up and how it has affected you. Then we will explore how to respond and work through anxiety with helpful tools and thoughts. My goal is to help align anxiety with the truths of God’s Word so it doesn’t feel so big and overwhelming.

Relationship Issues

We have all been created to be in relationship with others. When the relationships in our lives have been disrupted, we can find ourselves lacking peace. I help people gain insights for personal healing and skills that will improve communication and conflict resolution.

Availability (by office location):

• Carlsbad – Tuesday and Wednesday
• Online Counseling – Tuesday and Wednesday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and couples looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session, the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment, the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), most insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out-of-Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.