When talking to a good friend is no longer enough ....
Turn to over 30 years of proven experience.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), practicing psychotherapy, couples and family counseling, Divorce Mediation and Divorce Coaching in Newport Beach. I have been helping people find a better way to meet life's challenges for over 30 years in private practice. I offer solution focused counseling, using the best of traditional psychotherapy, along with more contemporary techniques. Over the years, I have found that one size does not fit all. I choose instead to tailor my counseling techniques to the unique individual and situation in front of me because no two people or their problems are exactly alike. My goal for you is to provide a safe environment to create possibility for change.

Everyone experiences emotional pain at times. However, when the stress becomes especially severe, whether it takes the form of persistent sadness, depression, anxiety, confusion, procrastination or career problems, it is time to think about seeking professional help. Relationship problems, whether you are in one or having difficulty forming one, also may be a major source of emotional distress. External factors, which can't be avoided in life, sometimes combine with internal issues, causing intense discomfort, which may feel confusing. I will help you to identify the areas of your life needing adjustment and assist you with a plan for improvement. I will provide the tools and personal support every step of the way, while creating a structure that enables you to become your own best advisor.

I address issues of:

• Relationship Counseling
• Women's Issues
• Self-Esteem Building
• Anxiety, depression, and anger
• Grief and Loss
• Life Transitions
• Parent/Teen conflicts
• Gay/Lesbian issues
• Separation, Infidelity
• Divorce and Remarriage
• Developing and Maintaining Intimate Relationships

What I have to Offer:

• Individual Counseling
• Couples and Family Counseling
• Divorce Coaching
• Family Mediation
• Pre-marital Counseling
• Stress Management
• Conflict Resolution

When your problems become more than you can handle, turn to a counselor with the experience to help.