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I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Adolescent Chemical Dependency Services at Kaiser Permanente, Pleasant Hill. I have worked in a wide range of diverse settings since beginning my career in mental health from business environments as a consultant, to community mental health settings, residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and within the justice system.

As a therapist, I am supportive and challenging, with a sense of humor, and have found that this process can be life changing. I have a particular interest in teens and families who are dealing with both mental health and addiction issues. I approach all of these issues from a compassionate place with a focus of learning how to be kind and supportive as we attempt to navigate these major life cycle changes.

I feel very fortunate to be part of such a talented group of professionals, and really enjoy the team approach to care. We are one of the largest adolescent chemical dependency programs in Northern California, providing excellent group programs, chemical dependency education and treatment, for teens and their families. If you have any concerns about your teen, please feel free to contact us.

My Education and Credentials

Undergraduate Education	BA, Theater Arts (Cum Laude), University of California, San Diego
Graduate Education	MA, Clinical Psychology, John F. Kennedy University
Professional Memberships	San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis, California Association of Marriage Family Therapists
Licensure	Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC42052)

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