Gottman Referral Network

About

Are you worried about your relationship or marriage?
Does it feel like you've tried everything and it's not working?
Have you tried to solve the problems and now realize you need help from someone else?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here.
And I know this is hard. You've likely been debating seeking help for months, if not years. But I'm so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here.
I'm confident that together we can work to overcome the challenges in your relationship. Whether you're struggling with marital/couple communication issues or infidelity, I can assist you both in understanding how your relationship derailed, and what you can now do about it. It is important that you know you don't have to be alone in this journey. I have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life with your loved ones.
More about me:
I received my B.A. degree in Psychology from UCLA; my M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology from Pepperdine University. I also have a PhD in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health Policy and Practice from Northcentral University. I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 1996 (LMFT 33119).
Previously, I worked for UCLA's Career Counseling Center as a Psychometrist, and as a social worker for the Department of Children and Family Services. Additionally, I worked as a Children's Mental Health Clinician for San Diego County Children's Mental Health.
Following my work with children, I conducted Psychiatric Evaluations for the Emergency Department at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, and at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center as an Emergency Department Patient Liaison/Analyst.
I'm currently in private practice full time for the last 5 years. I see clients in-person and online.

Special populations

I work well with Latinos, Filipinos, Chinese and LGBTQ populations