Find a Therapist near Montrose, CA

I take an integrative approach to therapy with an emphasis on a client-centered approach to build rapport and meet the needs of my clients. I specialize in working with trauma survivors, anxiety disorders, and relationship-based issues.

Is your life on a satisfying path? Are your relationships working the way you want them to? Do you take good care of yourself? Through compassionate listening, searching questions and practical ideas, together we can get you heading in the right direction. We can reduce pain and anxiety, clarify your choices, examine the forces that drive you, and help make your relationships more fulfilling. I use Emotionally-Focused Therapy in my couples work, which is a profoundly powerful approach to helping gain or regain a secure loving bond.

I understand that life and relationships can be painful and confusing at times. Despite our best intentions, we can't always make our relationships work or our lives feel fulfilling. In my work, I emphasize the creation of a safe and attuned environment in which self-exploration and insight can be encouraged and unconscious, problematic patterns can be brought to light and explored. As well, I help clients to understand and recognize how the quality of past relationships shape and determine current relationships. Together we work to promote deeper self-understanding and healthier, more conflict free, ways of relating.

Deciding to enter psychotherapy is one of the most compassionate choices you can make for yourself. In fact, it can represent an essential turning point in your life. However, it can also sometimes feel uncomfortable to talk to someone you don't know well. That's why I provide a caring, safe environment where I will listen to you carefully and where we will work together to understand and resolve the issues with which you are struggling--both in terms of how they affect your life now and in terms of how they became issues for you in the first place. I work with adults and adolescents who are struggling with a wide range of concerns, including relationship difficulties, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, loss, low self-esteem, and many more. When you enter my office, we will talk together about what you are having difficulty with and where you are feeling stuck. I strongly believe that therapy should be an interactive process, where we work together as a team. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology from Yale University and my master's degree in clinical social work from New York University. My theoretical approach is eclectic, but grounded in a psychodynamic approach to therapy, which means that we will work to establish benefits that not only help you right now, but can also stand the test of time. I look forward to hearing from you!

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in addressing concerns related to OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life adjustment issues. I use an integrated approach emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Humanistic Therapy. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients, empowering them to find the solutions that will work best for them. I also place a strong emphasis on Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP) techniques when addressing OCD and other specific phobias. Before beginning my career as a therapist, I spent several years working in various sectors of the entertainment industry. This experience gave me a keen understanding of the many issues individuals in the field face. I aim to use my experience to help other professionals navigate the complexities and common issues seen within the business. By leveraging my diverse background and adopting a client-centered approach, I seek to join clients on a therapeutic journey that's custom-tailored to their personal goals.

I specialize in trauma, ADHD, OCD, and childadolescent therapy, offering compassionate and culturally sensitive care in both Spanish and English. With a Master’s degree from the University of Toledo (2018), I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed therapy to help clients uncover insights, build coping skills, and nurture resilience. A Message to You Counseling is a deeply personal journey—one that can be both challenging and transformative. It’s not always easy to face difficult emotions or explore past wounds, but you don’t have to do it alone. As your counselor, I am here to walk beside you, providing understanding, support, and tools to navigate the complexities of your experiences. I know that life’s struggles can feel overwhelming, affecting your sense of joy, purpose, and connection. That’s why I’m dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where you feel seen, heard, and valued—no matter your background or story. Together, we’ll work toward healing, growth, and reclaiming the life you deserve. You are not alone. Let’s take this journey together.

Life is full of messy tensions. People who are supposed to be the safest let us down. The things we know are good for us can be the most difficult to follow through. At one moment, we feel paralyzed by inaction, and in the next, we can be flooded by thoughts. Sorting through these tensions alone can be scary, frustrating, and exhausting. Whether you are suffering from chronic emotional pain or looking for ways to increase your ability to thrive, I commend you for taking the first steps towards therapy. At its best, therapy can be a warm place to affirm and own your strengths, while also being a safe place to confront and change the unhealthy patterns we all develop. In my approach to therapy, I believe that symptom reduction is a necessary part of the process but understanding the root of our struggles is essential to lifelong change. Therapy can offer the opportunity do cultivate a deep sense of self-understanding, help us confront our normal human limitations, and be the catalyst for living into the lives we want to lead. My therapeutic approach has been shaped by serving diverse populations across multiple settings ranging from downtown urban centers, immigrant communities, and suburban healthcare clinics. From my time working in primary care medical settings, I embrace the notion that living a full and flourishing life not only means healing from past wounds but also taking preventative measures to build resilience and develop healthy rhythms of living. Reaching out to a therapist is daunting and demands a high degree of vulnerability to entrust your story to a new person. If you are looking for a collaborative process and someone to stick with you through the hard and long journey of self-discovery, I invite you schedule a free consultation to see if we may be a good fit.

I hold a safe nonjudgmental space where you can explore, learn new tools, and challenge beliefs that aren't working anymore.

It is my goal to help clients actualize their full potential and resolve challenges in their lives. By working in collaboration with clients, we will discover what is getting in the way of you fulfilling your hopes and dreams. You may be feeling stuck, unmotivated, or hopeless because of past hurts, conflicts, and doubts you may have experienced. You are not alone. Our work together will assist you in finding and anticipating the good, so you can enjoy it. Your destiny awaits you on the road you have chosen to avoid. Remember, the path is formed by walking on it.

Modern life asks a lot of us. You might look like you have it together—thriving in your career, keeping up with relationships, managing endless responsibilities—yet inside, you feel anxious, burnt out, or disconnected. If you’ve been overthinking, carrying the weight of everyone else’s needs, or wondering why “having it all” still doesn’t feel like enough, you’re not alone. I offer modern therapy for modern life. That means therapy that meets you where you are today: collaborative, warm, and practical. In our work together, we’ll slow things down so you can untangle what’s really happening beneath the surface. We’ll explore the deeper “why” behind your patterns while also building tools you can use in real time—whether that’s navigating stress, setting boundaries, or finding balance in your relationships. My approach blends Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic insight, and cognitive-behavioral strategies. Sessions are structured but never rigid—you can expect a space that’s both supportive and gently challenging, where you’ll feel seen and encouraged to grow. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s helping you feel more grounded, more connected, and more yourself.

Compassionate, curious, creative therapist specializing in creating and nurturing meaningful, healthy relationships. I help people come home to themselves. Life's challenges can leave us questioning our intuition and values, and impact our self-worth, relationships, and well-being. Perhaps this is due to a difficult upbringing, perhaps due to trauma and loss, or it may be due to external stressors such as marginalization and oppression. I help clients to find their voice, re-discover self-trust, uncover inner wisdom, and cultivate strength and balance. Together we will explore your experiences, nurture inner resources, and identify and resolve destructive patterns that impact your relationships. My approach is genuine and collaborative, grounded in trust, compassion, and respect. I support individuals struggling with aspects of identity, family-of-origin issues, relationship challenges, overwhelming life transitions, marginalization, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. I have a broad background with additional degrees in Music and Religious Studies, service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Benin, West Africa, and experience teaching and counseling children ages 3-18. My background offers a unique openness to the varied dimensions of the human condition and expressions of personal identity.

If you were less triggered, more empathic and patient, working toward goals, embracing meaningful and rich relationships, or living life to the fullest, how would your life look? Tending to the unhealthy parts of yourself can help you heal the past and take you into a happier life. I help people achieve this goal by offering guidance and insight, often in less time than you might expect. I help clients locate the wisdom that lies within themselves. We explore past wounds, work on painful current issues, and work toward more fulfilling and joyous lives. Within the confines of a judgment-free environment, I journey with my clients on their paths toward their best selves. My clients frequently report that they're comfortable with me. I work with a variety of issues, including childhood trauma and loss, grief, pregnancy, parenting, and communication between couples. I'm proactive, relying on a combination of proven approaches. My work is about helping clients find meaning in their lives and peace in their relationships. I'm honored to witness my lives transform their lives and gain happiness. I've passionated worked with couples, children, adults, families, and teens on a variety of issues for 25 years.