Education

Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy, 2009
Western Seminary, San Jose

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (with Spanish Minor), 2003
Stanford University


Specialities

I have experience working with children in a school setting, and I'm comfortable using play and art therapy techniques with clients of all ages. I enjoy working with women, helping them with spiritual concerns, sexual issues, depression, anxiety, and body image. I'm passionate about helping couples lay a good foundation for their marriages. I'm especially interested in helping couples who struggle with infertility.


Professional Affiliations

• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
• Santa Clara Valley CAMFT Chapter
• American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)

Theoretical Approach

I am most closely aligned with Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which helps people figure out the thoughts behind their feelings and actions. If you can learn to think better, you'll start feeling better, too! I also rely on Family Systems theories, which are helpful in viewing your life as part of a unit. When one part changes, the whole system has to change--so even if you feel sure that your spouse (or brother, or mother-in-law, or boss) is the one that needs to change, small changes in your own behavior could lead to the desired result in the relationship.