I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked  in mental health for 13 years. I have extensive training in using  Attachment work, CPP, and EMDR modalities in clinical care. I have also taught courses in multiple university programs focused on child abuse, clinical diagnosis, and clinical care in a community setting. I have helped hundreds of people of all ages to heal from trauma, distress, divorce, immigration issues, abuse, difficult family dynamics and life stressors. The work with my clients focuses on the release of anxiety, reducing depression or changing unhealthy coping or behavioral patterns. I specialize in treating trauma, healing relationships, and helping my clients come into their own strength and power so that they can live the life they want and dream of. 

I am a licensed mental heath therapist that holds a Master's Degree in Social Welfare from UCLA and have been practicing since 2013. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I help individuals of various ages process and overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, grief, stress, relationship issues and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, strength-based and client-centered, blending evidence based techniques with a warm, supportive presence to help individuals build skills, gain insight and move toward a more fulfilling life.
 

I am a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, stress, self-esteem, and identity. I utilize a strengths-based, client-centered, and collaborative approach while incorporating a trauma-informed lens. As a Filipina American, I value culturally responsive care and creating a space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves. My experience includes supporting children, adolescents, college students, and neurodivergent adults with diverse needs. I also have an interest in perinatal mental health and supporting individuals through the emotional transitions of pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. I offer individual, couples/relational, family, and group therapy. Sessions are held in our Encino office and virtually. I am supervised by Karen Rivas Cobar, LMFT. Practice hours are Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, with evening availability.