EXPERIENCE:

My experience has also included providing: individualized psycho-therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, group therapy, case management, providing information and referrals to local community agencies.  
 
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (State of California, License #25797) 
Licensed Independent Social Worker (State of Ohio, License #I.080036).

Board Certified Diplomate (American Board of Clinical Social Worker Examiners)
 
Member of:  National Association of Social Workers
(Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers:   http://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/code/code.asp)
 
Hayward Chamber of Commerce, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
 
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH:
I use a client-centered therapy approach to treat a wide range of conditions including:
  • Depression and suicidal feelings
  • Anxiety disorders – obsessive-compulsive, body dysmorphic, panic, and agoraphobia
  • Drug and alcohol addictions
  • Self-esteem and self-image problems
  • Personality disorders
  • Marital and relationship conflicts
  • Eating disorders
  • Psychotic and mood disorders such as schizophrenia and BiPolar Disorder
 
When indicated referrals are provided to community resources.