Evidence-Based Practices

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

• Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)

• Motivational Interviewing

• Object Relations

• Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing

• Mindfulness-Based CBT & Interventions

• NonViolent Communication

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

• Family Systems

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Certified Sex Addiction Therapist

(CSAT)

International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP)

CSATs are required to attend over 300 hours of in-person classes, participate in 30 hours of clinical supervision, as well as ongoing continuing education courses to keep up-to-date with developing research in Sex Addiction and Betrayal. CSATs are also trained in Betrayal Trauma and healing relationships after betrayal. 

certification in progress:

Gottman Method Couple's Therapist

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The Gottman Institute

The Gottman Method for Couple's Therapy is an evidence-based couple's therapy approach to improve relationships, compatibility, and intimacy. The Gottman Method for Couples Therapy has been established as "Evidence-Based Treatment for Same-Sex Couples."

Populations Worked with

Providing  the MAJORITY of my 14 years of therapy with:

• the LGBTQ Community 

• Young Adults

• Couples (Heterosexual, Homosexual, and mixed relationships in monogamous and open) 

• Men

EMDR-Trained Therapist

The EMDR Institute, Inc

An EMDR-Trained therapist is required to 20 hours of in-classroom training, 20 hours of direct supervised practice, and at least 10 hours of direct clinical supervision with a EMDR Institute approved Supervisor. There are no "levels" when it comes to EMDR training. There are EMDR-Trained therapists and there are EMDR-Certified therapists. EMDR-Certified Therapists are subject to the same requirements as EMDR-Trained therapists, but additionally they need 50 hours of supervised practice, 20 hours of consultation with an EMDR Certified Therapist, and 12 hours of continuing education units every 2 years. 

Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

(LCSW)

California Board of Behavioral Sciences

LCSW's can practice psychotherapy after earning a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW). MSW's must complete of 3200 hours of supervised face-to-face psychotherapy, and pass rigorous California State Board Exams. Once passed, and MSW becomes an LCSW. LCSWs are also required to complete ongoing Continuing Education Units each year. Evidence-based practices are taught in MSW Grad School Programs and throughout our trainings and professional experiences; some require specialized trainings.

 LCSW's are trained in treating the person "in their environment," which is to consider mental  and emotional health in the context of one's environment.