Finding a therapist/counselor can be challenging. I get that. And this may be the first or 25th website you’ve visited. (Good for you! It’s so smart to be choosy about this relationship.)
I’m imagining you may be curious about the following:
- Can I help you? Probably.
- Will I judge you? No freaking way! As a young adult, I showed up at an excellent therapist’s door a MESS. (Thank goodness I’m too old for social media to have documented my own adulting and growth!)
If you’re dealing with issues related to low self-esteem /not liking yourself, eating and body image/eating disorder, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, OCD, adulting, or relationships, I have a lot of experience (and success) in these areas. I’ve also earned the certified eating disorders specialist designation, the only nationally recognized credential for eating disorders providers.
I work with adults, older teens, couples, and families, providing in-person (I still love the energy of meeting in real life!) and online therapy in Studio City, Los Angeles, California.
You’re invited to team with me to get you on a path to living your contented, satisfying life. (I know that sounds vague, but you get to carve out your specific goals. Of course, I’ll share my “professional” thoughts, but ultimately, this is your growth.)
in search of your therapist
EXPERIENCE and STYLE make me different from the therapist down the street or a few computers away.
Experience
- I’ve been in private practice for over a decade and providing therapy for more than 17 years
- Published 90+ articles and books (2nd coming soon!)
- Lectured at many major conferences, graduate schools, and hospitals
- Originated a series of public mental health events that appeared throughout the US
- Designed curriculum for the national eating disorders certification program
- Ghostwrote the social media literacy content for an existing program
- Appeared on an educational panel for Harvard Alumni for Mental Health, “Fashion x Mental Health: The Power of Pixels on Self-Perception”
- Formed a subspecialty for supporting parents/caregivers of people with eating disorders
- Been writing for Psychology Today since 2021
Style
Early on, I learned that sounding therapist-y seemed to get in the way more than it helped. So I kept the education and training in my brain but tossed the big, fancy words, replacing them with imperfect, occasionally potty-mouthed me.
Help can happen, and there’s hope
Research has shown that therapy/counseling can help to alter and form new connections in the brain. This is excellent news because it means we’re not permanently set in our ways; we can change if we want to or feel we need to.
Reaching out can feel challenging, and I respect your courage. To take this one step further, call or email me.
*By law, therapists must provide a good faith estimate to comply with the No Surprises Act. We can discuss further when we meet.