“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.”— Lao Tzu
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.”— Lao Tzu
I offer a results-oriented approach backed by science and rare advanced training in couples therapy. Whether your starting point is tackling individual anxiety or resolving marital friction, we will focus on the practical tools needed to move past the status quo, helping you build exceptional relationships and experience genuine peace and fulfillment. I focus on empowering you with the insight and skills to keep growing long after our work together.
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My approach to therapy is an active, engaged partnership specifically tailored to your unique needs. My greatest passion is strengthening relationships, because the quality of your connections is the #1 predictor of your health and happiness. While couples work is central to my practice, I also help individuals navigate anxiety, stress, and high-pressure transitions. The reality is that these areas are deeply connected: ease your internal anxiety, and your relationships naturally improve; strengthen your connections, and personal overwhelm fades. Focusing on this powerful loop is the most effective way we can spend our time together.
To drive those results, I hold advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—the only relationship approach scientifically proven to build a secure, resilient connection for a lifetime. This specialized work builds on my foundational education—a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from California Lutheran University, and a bachelor’s degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior from Brigham Young University.
Alongside my clinical education, I bring real, practical life experience into the room. My business background provides a highly practical perspective on the intersection of demanding careers, high-functioning anxiety, and everyday stressors. Having been married for nearly 30 years and navigated the seasons of raising four children, I deeply understand the resilience and dedication required to build a lasting family foundation. My years spent volunteering with youth have only deepened that perspective, giving me a front-row view of the pressures young people and families face today. It is this combination of evidence-based science and lived experience that makes our work together highly practical and deeply effective.
Get StartedMy Westlake Village office offers easy parking and direct freeway access
for clients commuting across the region.
From Woodland Hills, Calabasas & Agoura Hills: Take the US-101 North to Westlake Village. My office is located right off the freeway, making it a quick and easy 10-to-15-minute drive.
From Malibu & Coastal Communities: Take Kanan Road north from PCH directly to the US-101 corridor in roughly 20–25 minutes.
From Thousand Oaks & Newbury Park: Take the US-101 South. My office sits right on the county line for an easy 10-minute drive.
From Ventura & Camarillo: Take the US-101 South directly to Westlake Village. My office is located right off the freeway, making it a straightforward, direct commute from coastal and western Ventura County.
From Simi Valley & Moorpark: Take CA-23 South to the US-101 South, an easy 20-minute drive from the north valleys.
Telehealth Option: I also offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy for clients across California. Because I believe in the unique impact of sitting in the same room together, I prioritize in-person sessions as the standard for my practice, offering telehealth only when location makes it impractical.
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can talk through what you are looking for,
answer your questions, and make sure I am the right therapist for you.
Session Rates:
$175 for a 50-minute individual session
$200 for a 60-minute couples session
Working together privately ensures complete confidentiality,
with no third-party insurance restrictions or mandatory diagnoses.
I accept credit cards, debit cards, and pre-tax HSA/FSA cards.
I reserve a limited number of reduced-fee spots for clients experiencing hardship.