I'm intensely focused on your satisfaction and success in therapy; thoughtfully selecting methods to advance your progress. Accordingly, I seek to find the treatment that affords you the greatest relief and return to function and wellbeing. I've found a plethora of advanced CBT methods in the innovative approach of Dr. David Burns, utilizing a highly effective form of CBT called TEAM-CBT therapy. For over 7 years, I have directed my study to master innovative and advanced methods to ensure I am offering you the best.

Some refer to TEAM-CBT therapy as CBT on steroids, offering over 50 methods to deepen your experience and accelerate your therapy progress. This is a life changing treatment modality which goes beyond the standard CBT.

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Rooted in extensive scientific research, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has proven an effective evidence-based mode of therapy for anxiety and depression.

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My CBT experience includes over 20 years of specialized training from world leaders in the field of CBT, including:

 

• The Oxford Cognitive Therapy Center (OCTC) in Oxford, UK, considered to be amongst the country's leading centers of expertise in the field of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); with live workshops in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and self and online study in the advancements of CBT;

 

• The Beck Institute in Philadelphia, where I underwent advanced training in Depression and Anxiety treatment working/role playing directly with the "Father of CBT," Dr. Aaron Beck; and

 

• Ongoing training with Dr. David Burns and the Feeling Good Institute, where I continue to hone my skills with intensive study of the TEAM model of CBT, including over 500 hours of study and training. I am a Certified Level 3 TEAM CBT therapist at the Feeling Good Institute in Mountain View, CA.

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Graduating in 1997 from the University of San Francisco with a specialization in Counseling Psychology, I continue to actively study, train and hone my skills as a licensed marriage and family therapist, because I'm passionate about the work I do.

My goal is to work with you and help you overcome the distressing symptoms you're experiencing in order to experience a better quality of life. The relationship you and I build together is a vital element in creating the change you seek. I am a highly creative, resourceful and inquisitive person by nature. Exposure work for anxiety is tailored to match the specific type of anxiety you are experiencing – it is not a one size fits all form of therapy.

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I am naturally compassionate, engaging, and cannot be shocked... by anything. My empathetic nature, paired with my multi-cultural background stemming from years of living and working abroad, has enabled me to deepen my understanding and help countless individuals experience significant life change.

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Please feel free to contact me today at 408-680-3811 with any questions you have, or click the button below to schedule an initial assessment. I look forward to working with you!