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180 S. Lake Ave., Suite 340
Pasadena, CA 91101
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| Profession: |
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
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| Practice Description: |
RELATIONSHIP SPECIALIST! Are you a couple who really wants to stay together but marriage counseling has failed you? Unhappy? Problems? Stuck? Need to get your thoughts together? Do you want a closer relationship or do you sometimes wonder whether to stay together? In the beginning everything was so easy. Now you are tired of arguing over the same things. I help people to find new solutions to old problems. Are you having problems with adult children and would like to improve and heal the relationship? Do you have difficulty identifying, expressing and understanding your own feelings and those close to you? Is it time to build your personal confidence and self-esteem? The joys and sorrows of marriage, parenting and children can be understood in a way that encourages your growth. Therapy can help you understand your choices and motivations and present a ne w path to resolving problems. I treat a culturally diverse population of adults, adolescents and children facing all sorts of challenges: depression, self-esteem/self image, stress, anxiety, life changes/parenting issues, losses, trauma, anger, family problems, career issues, self-growth, health and relationship difficulties.
Don't know where to turn? Try me. Times and fees can be discussed. I have been a therapist for more than 25 years. Clients are comfortable discussing their problems because of my interactive and non-judgemental style. If you have more questions for me after you read this profile, I would be delighted to hear from you.Taking the first step toward getting help is often the most difficult --please don't hesitate to call or e-mail.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
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All diverse life challenges and Rlationships
Depression
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
Adjustment Disorder
Adoption Issues
Co-dependency
Communication Disorders
Crisis/Trauma
Divorce/Dissolution
Gay/Lesbian Issues
Grief/Loss
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
PTSD
Relationship Issues
Self-esteem
Women's Issues
Cultural diversity
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
short term couples counseling
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Developmental
Family Systems
Interpersonal
Intersubjective
Multicultural
Object Relations
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic
Psychosocial
Self Psychology
Humanistic, educational and interactive
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
African American
Asian American
Buddhist
Christian
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender
Jewish
Latino American
Native American
Women/Feminist
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| Education: |
B.A., University of California at Berkeley
M.S.W., University of Southern California, 1984
Ph.D., The Sanville Institute, 1996
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| License #: |
LCS12484 |
| License State: |
California |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
L.C.S.W., Board Certified Diplomat |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | Clinical Society of California | | San Gabriel Valley Psychology Organization | | Committee on Psychoanalysis | | Psychosocial Committee | | The Sanville Ph.D. Board |
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| Fee Schedule: |
Fee: $120-150 with a sliding scale available as needed. Terms and fees can be discussed. Weekly and Saturday appointments available. I am in the process of offering credit card usage. |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any Indemnity Plan
Any PPO (with Out-of-Network Benefits)
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Insurance/PPO will often pay out of network fees.
Kaiser employees
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
Many insurances, especially PPO, will pay out of network. Please check with your insurance company. If needed, a bill will be provided to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. |
| Office Hours: |
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Friday 9-6 and Saturday |
| Driving Directions: |
Lake and Cordova (The Howe Building on NE Cordova)
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| Additional Comments: |
I see couples who have failed at marriage counseling and still want to stay together. Do you feel misunderstood. Do you or your partner need help expressing your feelings. Do you feel that life has lost meaning and want more vitality in your life. When people come into therapy they often feel lost and don't know where to turn. They want to know who they are as a person and be confident as they make decisions and to have more fulfilling relationships. Call me - there is hope so don't wait one more day. |
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