I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in the field of mental health for many years. I have a diverse practice located in the city of Burbank in which I work with adults, adolescents, children, families and couples who are struggling with a variety of different issues. These include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar/mood disorders, addiction, family conflicts, panic attacks, adjustment issues, relationship problems, school, work, behavioral issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, self-esteem, stress, sexual orientation and gender identity concerns, self-injurious behaviors, adoption, coping with medical problems, grief and loss, coping with divorce, infidelity and its aftermath. My ideal client is one who wants help and is feeling ready to do the work necessary to improve and enrich their life.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar, and mood disorders. I have specialized training and experience in parenting, working with adolescent clients and their families, crisis intervention, Psycho-dynamic Therapy, Triple P-Positive Parenting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Treatment (MBSAT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I am bilingual and can provide psychotherapy in Spanish.