| Office: |
26882 Vista Terrace
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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| Phone: |
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| Email: |
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| Profession: |
Marriage and Family Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
Coaching
Employee Assistance Counseling
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| Session Formats: |
Individuals
Couples
Family
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| Practice Description: |
 | I am currently offering Telemental Health services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to office sessions. |
I’ve been providing mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly in a variety of settings since 1995. I've counseled couples with marital issues, families with relationship issues, individuals with cognitive and/or emotional issues, parents with challenging children, and kids with behavioral issues at school and/or home. I've worked with different populations – such as victims of domestic violence, terminally ill patients and their families (through Hospice Care of California), and clients with physical challenges and chronic illnesses. I’ve worked for two different Orange County Mental Health contracted agencies and have provided counseling across cultures. I was also an adjunct professor at Vanguard University for 8+ years – teaching classes on 'Childhood & Adolescence,' 'Psychology of the Family,' and 'Adulthood & Aging.'
Providing mental health services has been both a privilege and my passion for many years now. If you're feeling overwhelmed and are trying to make sense of circumstances or relationships that seem to make 'no sense' at all, please call. I'd be happy to tell you more about how I can help.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues
Adjustment Disorder
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Anger Management
Child Abuse
Codependency
Cognitive Disorders
Crisis/Trauma
Divorce
Grief/Loss
Impulse Control Disorders
Life Transitions
OCD
Parenting Issues
Physical Disabilities
PTSD
Spirituality
Women's Issues
Asperger's Syndrome
Stress Management
Terminal/Chronic Illness
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| Age Specialties: |
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Behavioral
Christian Counseling
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
EMDR
Family Systems Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychoeducation
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
Christian
Military/Veterans
People with Disabilities
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| Education: |
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Chapman University, 1993
Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology
Azusa Pacific University, 1996
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| License #: |
MFC39052 |
| Licensed In: |
California |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) | | American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) |
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| Fee Schedule: |
Most Insurances accepted.
$80 per session for clients without insurance/cash clients |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Any PPO (with Out-of-Network Benefits)
Anthem
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Cigna
Magellan
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
Instructions will be provided at the time an appointment is scheduled, as this varies depending on the insurance provider. |
| Driving Directions: |
From the 5 freeway, exit Lake Forest Drive heading northeast (towards foothills); pass Trabuco Road; make a right onto Vista Terrace. The office building is on the right.
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