Counseling Services
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Currently, I provide tele-health or in person sessions to tweens, teens & adults. I have two master degrees, Counseling and Art Therapy, and have over 20 years of clinical experience. In addition to having a private practice, I also have worked in an inpatient behavioral health unit and several IOPs (intensive outpatient programs) for mental health and substance abuse issues. In individual therapy, I often use CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance & commitment therapy) & EMDR. All three modalities are evidence based & effective in helping clients meet their goals. I also incorporate
mindfulness and self compassion too.
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Areas that I have specialized training in:
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Anxiety (GAD, social anxiety & Panic Attacks)
Mood Disorders (Depression & Bipolar),
ADHD
Maternal Mental Health
Addictions (Substance & Gambling)
Thought Disorders (Schizophrenia)
Trauma
Chronic Pain & Illness
Parenting Children with Special Needs
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Are you concerned about your tween or teen? Do they seem to be struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or depression? Have you noticed a change in their behavior? Did the recent pandemic increase their stress or anxiety? In my practice, I work with children who are ten and older. I provide both art therapy and talk therapy to children and teens. In my experience, children and teens really respond well to using art therapy techniques & interventions in sessions. Creating art provides a safe, comfortable way to express one's thoughts and feelings, increase self esteem, self awareness & recognize how behaviors are impacted by one's thoughts & feelings.
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Parenting is hard. It's 24/7. It can be extremely difficult to meet the needs of others and your own needs too. You don't have to parent alone. I am here to support you through it- whether its anxiety, depression, ADHD, medical issues, navigating school challenges or finding the right environment for your kiddo. I am resourceful, kind and compassionate. And as a parent to two teen boys, I get it.
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Art therapy is a type of expressive therapy where one uses drawing, painting, sculpture and collage to express emotions, improve self-esteem, manage addictions, relieve stress, improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, or cope with a physical illness or disability. No artistic talent is necessary, just a willingness to be creative. The act of creating, in of itself, can be healing. But more so, processing the artwork with a trained therapist can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences.
(To learn more, please see the Art Therapy section for some specific examples of directives/activities used in art therapy.)
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Are you a new grad on your way to becoming a licensed therapist? In California, new grads must complete 3,000 supervised clinical hours prior to taking the state licensing exams. If you are looking for a supervisor for your art therapy or counseling hours, I may be able to help. Please call or email to discuss your needs.
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Kim has a special interest in using art therapy along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions to help individuals with chronic pain and/or chronic illnesses. Art therapy can be a wonderful addition to one's standard medical treatment and Kim is happy to collaborate with doctors and/or physical therapists to coordinate care. A 2018 study, showed art therapy can be helpful in reducing one's experience of pain. Art therapy can also help people better manage the symptoms of stress & anxiety that accompany chronic pain and illness.
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I have a special interest in using art therapy along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help individuals with chronic pain and/or chronic illnesses. Art therapy can be a wonderful addition to one's standard medical treatment. I am happy to collaborate with doctors and/or physical therapists to coordinate care. Art therapy can be helpful in reducing one's experience of pain. It can also help people better manage the symptoms, the stress & anxiety that accompany chronic pain and illness.