Welcome & Bienvenidos
SUPPORT
I create a compassionate, non-judgmental and welcoming space to help clients navigate life's challenges, uncover and maximize your own strengths, and find better health and wellness. I support clients to:
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Get unstuck
Manage stress
Find healing
Build confidence
Find solutions for problems
Set and achieve life goals
Adjust to life changes
Break free from shame or guilt
Develop coping strategies
Process grief and loss
Navigate relationship or family conflict
Understand and accept yourself
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I also offer immigration evaluations for adults.
EXPERTISE
My specialty areas include: Acculturation/identity, Anxiety/panic, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief & loss, Relationship & interpersonal issues, Self-esteem & assertiveness, Spirituality, Stress (including caregiver or work-related). In addition, I support clients in: Adjusting to major life changes including parenthood, Alcohol dependency, Identify and Cultural development, Intergenerational issues, Difficulty regulating emotions, and Trauma-related issues​.
TRAINING
I am formally trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Affirmative Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction. I also utilize techniques from other treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic, Narrative Therapy (NT), and approaches centered on somatic, cultural, spiritual healing practices.
SERVICES
Free Consultation
There is no fee for the initial 25 minute phone consultation.
Individual Therapy
A 50-minute individual adult therapy session is $195.​
Immigration Evaluations
Please submit the form below for information on rates.
Currently, I do not accept insurance. If your insurance carrier accepts out-of-network providers, by request,
I can generate a receipt/superbill after payment, that you can submit for reimbursement. I recommend contacting your insurance company prior to beginning therapy to determine the out-of-pocket costs.
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​I have a limited number of reduced-fee appointments available for therapy services.
If they are presently unavailable I can refer you to other low cost mental health services.​
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions about fees, payment or insurance,
or to discuss your individual circumstance.​
CONTACT ME
For inquires about starting therapy or immigration evaluations, please call my confidential phone line (510) 556-3240 or complete this form.
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PLEASE NOTE: calls and messages will be returned within 24 to 48 business hours
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I currently offer telehealth services via a two-way, HIPAA compliant platform, called Simple Practice. It is private, confidential, and secure.