| Office: |
Counseling into Wellness
855 4th St.
Pismo Beach, CA 93442
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
www.counselingintowellness.com
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| Profession: |
Professional Counselor/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Court Ordered Evaluations
Medication Management
Psychiatric Evaluations
Relationship and marriage counseling
Patient advocate with healthcare system
Consultation with physician
grief, depression, and anxiety counseling
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| Practice Description: |
As a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric-mental health, and working in various medical and psychiatric settings for the past 25 years, I have come to realize what an enormous impact the provision of mental health has in speeding medical recovery times for clients. Mental health counseling is essential in providing a holistic level of care for clients experiencing chronic pain, and disabling or terminal physical illnesses. An individual's mental health and ability to cope with illness is greatly affected by psychological and developmental processes that were experienced in childhood. This requires specialized training by a professional who is educated in the processes of psychological development, as well as someone who understands the medical issues which may be encountered. As a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric mental health, I am uniquely qualified to treat psychological as well as medical issues. In addition, my internship and training as a Ph.D in clinical psychology enables me to understand the client's mental health and medical issues at a deeper level. As a psychotherapist, the combination of nursing and clinical psychology provides me with an increased understanding of medical as well as psychological issues my clients may be experiencing. My approach to therapy is eclectic, utilizing a blend of different theories and therapies that are tailored to the individual's needs. My dissertation on "The Lived Experience of Separation and Loss in Childhood: A Phenomenological Experience, has included extensive research on grieving separations and losses at each stage of development. The psychological losses experienced by individuals who are experiencing chronic pain and facing disabling or terminal illnesses is extensive, and requires a professional who is skilled in assisting these clients to grieve their losses.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Depression
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Relationship Issues
Addictions
Adjustment Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Co-dependency
Crisis/Trauma
Dissociative Disorders
Dually Diagnosed Individuals
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Gender Identity
Grief/Loss
Impaired Professionals
Infertility Issues
Infidelity
Life Transitions
OCD
Pain Management
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
Personality Disorders
Physical Disabilities
PTSD
Schizophrenia
Self-esteem
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Dysfunction
Sleep Disorders
Somatoform Disorders
Spirituality
Stress Management
Substance Abuse
Terminal/Chronic Illness
Women's Issues
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| Age Specialties: |
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
Group
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Behavioral
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Developmental
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Eclectic
Existential/Humanistic
Experiential
Family Systems
Integrative
Interpersonal
Jungian
Light Therapy
Multicultural
Neuropsychology
Object Relations
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Psychoeducational
Psychosocial
Self Psychology
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Somatic
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
African American
Asian American
Buddhist
Christian
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Jewish
Latino American
People with Disabilities
Women/Feminist
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| Education: |
Bachelor of Science in nursing
LSUMC School of Nursing, 1984
Master of Science in psychiatric nursing
Texas Woman's University, 1993
Ph.D in Clinical Psychology
Pacifica Graduate Institute, 2010
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| License #: |
RN #422475, CNS #1664 |
| License State: |
California |
| Fee Schedule: |
Individual psychotherapy @ $100.00 per hour.
Couples therapy @ $150.00 per 1 and 1/2 hour session.
Family therapy @ $150.00 per 1and 1/2 hour session |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any Indemnity Plan
Aetna
Medicare
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
I currently accept some insurances. If you would like to file insurance, i will provide you with a super bill that you can submit directly to your provider. Fees are due at the time of service, either by check or credit card. |
| Office Hours: |
9:00am-2:00pm, Tues-Thurs; evening hours available upon request |
| Driving Directions: |
Exit 4th st. or 5 Cities Dr. off 101. I am at the corner of 4th st. and 5 Cities Dr., across from the gas station in the medical building. (used to be the AG clinic).
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