About Me
At Thrive Psychological Services, we are dedicated to fostering a safe, empathetic, and nurturing environment where you can explore, understand, and work through the mental health challenges that you face. Our practice focuses on addressing a variety of mental health concerns, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and adjustment issues. We understand that each individualÕs experience is unique, and thus we tailor our therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs and goals. Through evidence-based practices and compassionate support, we aim to empower you to achieve mental wellness and a more fulfilling life.
We utilize a blend of therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and others, to provide effective treatment and support. Our approach is holistic, considering all aspects of your life and well-being. We believe in working collaboratively with you to identify the roots of your challenges and to develop strategies that promote resilience, growth, and healing.
LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker. An LCSW is a master's-level clinician licensed to provide psychotherapy and diagnose mental-health conditions. Social-work training brings a person-in-environment lens — examining how relationships, community, and access shape mental health alongside individual factors. Licensure requires supervised post-graduate clinical hours and a state board exam.
Our First Conversation
Our first conversation is a consultation — typically 45 to 60 minutes — to understand what brought you in, what you're hoping to learn or change, and whether a formal assessment, ongoing therapy, or a referral to a colleague would serve you best. I won't recommend testing or treatment you don't need.
If we proceed with assessment, I'll walk you through the battery and timeline. If we proceed with therapy, we'll outline a working frame and revisit it as we go.
What You Can Count On From Me
Clients and referrers tell me three things stand out. I take diagnostic ambiguity seriously and won't overstate certainty I don't have. I integrate assessment findings into treatment in a way that's clinically usable, not just descriptive. And I name when I think someone else on our team — or outside it — would serve you better than I can.
Who I’m Here For
I work most often with adults and older adolescents whose presenting concerns warrant either a formal assessment or longer-term psychotherapy. That includes complex diagnostic questions, treatment-resistant symptoms, and presentations where prior brief therapy hasn't moved the needle. I also consult to other clinicians on differential diagnosis and case conceptualization.
My Therapeutic Approach
My practice integrates evidence-based assessment with collaborative treatment planning. Whether the work begins with diagnostic clarification or moves directly into therapy, I take seriously that what we measure shapes what we treat — and that no test result is a substitute for the conversation that surrounds it.
For longer-term care, I draw on cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and acceptance-based approaches, matched to what fits the person in front of me rather than the framework I was trained in most recently.
Treatment Methods
Humanistic
An evidence-informed therapeutic approach used by our providers. Ask your therapist how they integrate this method into your work together.
Relational
An evidence-informed therapeutic approach used by our providers. Ask your therapist how they integrate this method into your work together.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fight them, while taking action aligned with your values. Particularly effective for anxiety, chronic pain, and depression.
Note: Consultations and ongoing sessions run 45 to 60 minutes. Assessment batteries are scheduled separately.
Insurance Accepted
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Clinical Focus
ADHDAdjustment IssuesAnger ManagementChronic PainDepressionDissociative DisordersDivorceDomestic ViolenceEating DisordersGender Identity IssuesLearning DisabilitiesObsessive-Compulsive DisordersParentingPTSDSleep/InsomniaSubstance use Issues
Location
Sessions are offered via secure video. Available statewide across California.
