| Office: |
1910 Huntington Drive
#17
South Pasadena, CA 91030
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| Phone: |
(951) 295-7053
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| Cell Phone: |
(951) 295-7053
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| Email: |
Send email
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| Profession: |
Marriage and Family Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
Group
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| Practice Description: |
 | Currently providing telehealth services via video or phone call. |
If you have suffered a traumatic event in your life and you worry that it has, and is, affecting your life and your relationships, I may be able to assist. If you have tried everything to adjust to everyday life, and your past has affected your present and future, I might be able to help. My approach is culturally sensitive and collaborative with clients. I want to be able to work with you as a tool to your goals, trusting that by the time you come into my office, you are ready for some change, though you may be a bit scared. Together, we can explore ways that you can live by, day by day, and safely look into the future.
In private practice, I have worked with young adults, older adults, couples, and families. In some cases, clients have found that their issues are resolved with short-term, cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused treatment, but I typically integrate treatment interventions in sessions depending on client needs. We will take our time regardless of how long or short the process, in order to assist you in feeling better about your situation.
Culture denotes more than just ethnicity. It considers every aspect of our being and who we are, and how we function, so it is an integral part of my treatment services.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
PTSD
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
Crisis/Trauma
Anxiety
Child Abuse
Depression
Gender Identity
Grief/Loss
LGBTQ Issues
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress Management
Women's Issues
Support/process group for women with "coming out" issues.
Support groups for trauma survivors
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| Age Specialties: |
Adolescents
Adults
Elders
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Systems Therapy
Multicultural Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
African American
Asian American
Christian
Hispanic/Latino American
LGBTQ+
Native American
Pacific Islander
Women/Feminist
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| Additional Languages: |
Spanish
Tagalog
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| Education: |
B. A. Psychology
California Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2001
M. S. Psychology/Marriage and Family Therapy
California Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2003
Doctoral student
Chicago Institute of Clinical Social Work
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| License #: |
MFC43060 |
| Licensed In: |
California |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Co-author of textbook: "Multicultural Psychology: Understanding Diversity in Our Communities" (1st and 2nd edition with Mc-Graw Hill; 3rd edition with Oxford Publishing) |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | California Marriage and Family Therapists | | San Gabriel Valley CAMFT | | PSI CHI Member |
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| Fee Schedule: |
Fees are collected per services provided (currently only accepting cash and checks per service). The cost of a 45 minute-hour is $185.00 for individuals. For couples and families, the standard fee is $220.00/50 minutes |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Anthem
Blue Cross
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| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
Accepting Anthem Blue Cross and most PPO plans. |
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