Individual,
Family,
Depression,
Anxiety, and More.
Canoga
Park,
Northridge,
Therapist,
Counselor,
Psychotherapist |
Biography
Where Have You Done
Your Professional Training In Psychotherapy?
I trained professionally in
psychotherapy during an intensive 3,000-Hour Internship at
some of Southern California’s most prestigious training centers in
Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families, including:
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The Maple Counseling Center
in Beverly Hills
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The Family Service Agency of
Burbank
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Friends of the Family in Van
Nuys
-
The Children’s Center of the
Antelope Valley
- The Neighborhood Counseling
Center in Encino
In addition, I have also trained
in psychotherapy at the following institution:
- The California Institute of
Integral Studies in San Francisco
I have continued my professional
psychotherapy education through professional reading and study, consultation with
professional colleagues, mandated Continuing Professional Education
courses, and by voluntarily participating in professional seminars and
conferences to learn cutting-edge counseling and therapy methods.
Will You Please Tell Me About Your Undergraduate Education
In Psychology?
Ever since I was a child, I have been
curious about what makes people tick. By the time I got to college, I
knew I wanted to major in Psychology. After careful consideration, I
chose to do my undergraduate studies in the San Fernando Valley at California State University,
Northridge, where the Psychology Department has a strong reputation for
high academic standards and solid, scientific-research-based education. I earned a 4.0 Grade Point Average in the Psychology Major, and
graduated with Honors, including distinguished membership in Psi Chi,
the National Honor Society in Psychology.
Will You Please Tell Me About Your Graduate School Education
In
Clinical Psychology?
Once I decided to become a professional therapist, I proceeded to
Graduate School at Antioch University Los Angeles, where I earned my
Master’s Degree (MA) in Clinical Psychology. I chose Antioch University,
a private school specializing in professional psychotherapy, because of
its distinguished reputation within the professional psychology
community. Antioch is recognized as an institution dedicated to top quality education and
training, and to reliably producing excellent practitioners of
counseling and therapy for individuals, couples, and families. I graduated at the
very top of my class.
Are You A Counselor, Therapist, Or
Psychotherapist?
The words "Counselor," "Therapist," and
"Psychotherapist" mean essentially the same thing. They all
describe a licensed professional who facilitates for others the process of emotional healing and personal growth
called Counseling, Therapy, or Psychotherapy. The
word "Psychotherapist" simply means a therapist who deals with the
"psyche," or "mind." It's just a fancy way of saying "Counselor"
or "Therapist." Some people like using just one of these
words, some people like two, and other people like all three. The title you use to describe me
is really a matter of what feels most comfortable for you.
Regardless of my title, the therapeutic process I facilitate is HIGHLY BENEFICIAL
and VERY REWARDING! Here on my
website, I use all three of these words synonymously.
Have You Ever Been In Therapy Yourself? If
So, What Was It Like?
As an adult, I wanted to resolve my
personal issues and improve my quality of life, so I hired a therapist
and undertook my own personal therapy. This was one of the wisest and
most beneficial choices I’ve ever made. Through this therapy process, in
which I applied myself fully, my therapist helped me arrive at a clear
level of self-awareness, identify and work past many of my personal
issues, progressively develop inner peace, and increase my effectiveness
in dealing with family, romantic relationships, friends, work, and
life's many challenges.
Are You A Better Therapist Because You’ve
Been In Therapy Yourself?
In addition to the many personal benefits I gained through my own
therapy, I would later come to realize, as a licensed therapist, just
how much I had also benefited professionally. I emerged from my
therapy process with a keen experiential understanding of what
it’s like to be a client in therapy. As a result, my therapy skills,
understanding, and effectiveness have been greatly enhanced in ways that
only my personal experience in therapy could have shown me, and that no
professional schooling or training could ever provide. This is why
most graduate schools in professional psychotherapy, including my own,
require students to have experienced at least six months to a year of
their own therapy. My experience in therapy helps me better
understand what you're going through, and advances my ability to help
you heal and improve your life.
How Did You Decide To Become A Therapist?
My undergraduate studies in psychology, my meaningful experience as a
client in therapy, and my genuine desire to help people, combined with
my personal gifts of high intelligence, insight, and compassionate
understanding led me to discover that being a therapist is truly my calling.
Do You Integrate Eastern Holistic Wisdom
Into Your
Professional Therapy Methods?
In addition to my professional education
and training in traditional western psychotherapy, my ability to help
you is enhanced by my additional studies since 1992 in Eastern
Philosophy and Holistic Health And Wellness, as well as my regular
practice of Yoga and Meditation since 1997. Throughout the world,
there are many valuable approaches to life and
therapy. Integrating the best of them
into effective
counseling and therapy services customized to your specific needs and goals is
my highest
priority.
Will You Please Tell Me About Your Private
Practice In Counseling And Therapy?
I am licensed in the state of California as a Marriage And Family
Therapist (License #MFC44025), and am a Clinical Member of both The
American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy, and, The California
Association Of Marriage And Family Therapists. In essence, I
help people live happier, more satisfying lives! I specialize in SHORT-TERM and
LONGER-TERM Counseling and Therapy for INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, and
FAMILIES. I work with a wide array of issues and goals, and focus on
SOLUTIONS AND RESULTS.
Where Is Your Counseling And Therapy
Office? When Do You Take Appointments?
My comfortable, peaceful office is
located at 16255 Ventura Boulevard just
East of Hayvenhurst Avenue in Encino, in the San Fernando Valley, conveniently near the 101
and 405 freeways. I offer WEEKDAY, EVENING, AND SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS
with FLEXIBLE FEES, and can usually schedule your first appointment
promptly.
What’s The First Step I Need To
Take To Get Started?
Because selecting a therapist is very
personal and meaningful, I give a CONFIDENTIAL INITIAL CONSULTATION AT
NO CHARGE, with absolutely no obligation, either over the phone or in my
comfortable, peaceful office
located in Encino, in the San Fernando Valley. You’ll also
be happy to know that I’m very down-to-earth, understanding, and
easy to talk to. In your consultation, you can ask me questions,
tell me about your troubles and goals, and get to know me, and I will
let you know how I can help improve your life. Most
therapists bill for this, but I don't, because I think you should be
able to consult with me at no charge before you start
therapy. I admire your courage, and welcome your
phone call or email
so
that together, through my
counseling and therapy services, we
can start creating positive, lasting changes in your life.
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