| Office: |
La Vie Counseling Center
650 Sierra Madre Villa #110
Pasadena, CA 91107
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| Phone: |
(626) 351-9616 Ext. 104
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| Fax: |
(626) 351-9493
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
www.laviecounseling.org/zxcvb/LVCC_Our_Therapis...
www.digitalmarriage.com
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| Profession: |
Marriage and Family Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
EMDR
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| Practice Description: |
We are called to be in relationship, but many people struggle with intimacy. We want to get close, but fear that we will be required to compromise ourselves to get what we want and need. Whether your struggle is due to family patterns, trauma you've experienced, depression, anxiety, addiction, or personality issues, you need someone who understands your longings as well as your fears. I can partner with you, helping you to be authentically yourself while building nurturing, two-way connections with safe people. I'll also help you learn to protect yourself from those who are not safe.
Therapy can equip you and teach you how to use the skills that allow you to be strong enough to withstand emotional storms, yet flexible enough to allow for appropriate intimacy in relationships. As Louisa May Alcott wrote, "I am no longer afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship." This can be true for you, too.
It takes some unique emotional skills to thrive in the brutal emotional landscape of the entertainment industry. I work frequently with actors, artists, writers, and entertainment industry professionals as part of my practice. Investment in your emotional repertoire may be as critical to your success as any workshop, showcase, or audition you've done.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Relationship Issues
Co-dependency
Sexual Abuse
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Anger Management
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Bipolar Disorder
Child Abuse
Depression
Divorce/Dissolution
Grief/Loss
Infertility Issues
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Men's Issues
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
Self-esteem
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Working with Entertainment Industry professionals/aspirants
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| Age Specialties: |
Adults
Elders
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Christian
EMDR
Family Systems
Integrative
Intersubjective
Narrative
Psychodynamic
Self Psychology
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| Demographic Specialties: |
Christian
Jewish
Latter-day Saints/Mormon
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| Education: |
BA, Psychology
Penn State University, 1985
MS, Marriage and Family Therapy
Fuller Theological Seminary, 2002
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| License #: |
MFC40893 |
| License State: |
California |
| Professional Affiliations: |
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
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| Fee Schedule: |
$145 |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any Indemnity Plan
Any PPO
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
I will be happy to bill your PPO insurance, with any reimbursement paid to you directly. Please discuss this with me during our initial contact. |
| Office Hours: |
Tuesday through Friday, beginning at 7:00 AM |
| Driving Directions: |
Exit the 210 Freeway at the Madre Street exit and head north, turning under the freeway and going up the hill. This puts you onto Sierra Madre Villa. Turn right into the parking lot of 650 Sierra Madre Villa right before the intersection of Orange Grove and Sierra Madre Villa. Park in spaces marked La Vie or on the street.
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| Additional Comments: |
I work in a wonderful group practice and training site. If I'm not the right therapist for you, I am happy to connect you with one of my colleagues who can meet your needs in terms of expertise, available hours, or fee. Our trainees and interns work under the supervision of licensed therapists yet work at lower fees, offering you the best therapy at affordable prices.
For a fun and informative perspective on relationships, check out http://www.digitalmarriage.com, a website I'm involved with. You can vote and help our couple make the best choices for their relationship! |
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