Lifespan:
A Center for Family Psychological Services in Westlake Village

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families. I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations to guide diagnostic clarification and appropriate treatment recommendations. I have expertise in assessing for a variety of presenting issues, including autism, attention, learning, personality, and emotional challenges in children and teens. I also have specialized experience in assessing younger children as young as two years old for developmental concerns including autism.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychological evaluations for attention, learning problems, and memory in adults. I have extensive experience working in various settings including private hospitals and clinics, VA clinics, and Kaiser Permanente in primary care. In addition to psychological testing, I also conduct pre-surgical evaluations (e.g., bariatric surgery) and specialize in treating Insomnia. I utilize cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and object-relations orientations to help guide my treatments.

I am a psychologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who specializes in working with infants, children, adolescents, and their families. I provide comprehensive evaluations and behavioral therapy for infants and young children in English and Spanish. My skillset serves neurodivergent individuals including those with autism, attention challenges, intellectual differences, and developmental delays. My goals as a clinician include promoting early detection and accessibility of services through comprehensive evaluations, evidence-based treatment, and caregiver support. 

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in working with children, adolescents, and young adults providing comprehensive psychological testing. Throughout my graduate and post-doctoral training, I have worked in hospitals, schools, community mental health, and outpatient clinic settings. I have experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, early childhood trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. I also provide assistance with understanding and advocating for school-based supportive services as needed.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and registered board-certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) with over 15 years of experience providing clinical psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations in outpatient, inpatient, residential, and partial hospital settings all over the country. I also have specialized training in trauma treatment including integrative and holistic approaches including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and EMDR.

I am a clinical neuropsychologist and licensed psychologist who specializes in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for children, adolescents, and adults. I have particular experience with assessing neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopment diagnoses, such as Autism. I am passionate about neuropsychological assessment as a means to enhance the quality of life for individuals with a range of complex medical, neurodevelopmental, and psychiatric differences. 

I am committed to providing quality mental health treatment tailored to meet my clients’ needs. As such, I am a firm believer that the therapist-client relationship is an integral part of healing and should be a collaborative process. I often incorporate a variety of approaches including cognitive behavioral, client-centered, solution-focused, family systems, and differentiation therapy. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families of diverse backgrounds; in public schools, community mental health clinics, and private practice. 

I am a licensed psychologist who has worked with teens and adults in various settings throughout my career. I received my master’s and doctorate degrees from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego where I researched and published my dissertation on the effects of anxiety on romantic relationships. I completed my predoctoral internship at Sovereign, an adolescent dual diagnosis residential treatment center, where my training focused on treating teenagers with substance abuse, eating disorders, and other co-occurring mental health issues.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who offers insight-oriented treatment that includes psychodynamic and cognitive therapy, art therapy, and guided meditation. I am also certified in mindfulness. In session, we take the time to let your soul catch up with you—so you can share what's on your mind, organize your thoughts, and listen to yourself. This is a gift you give yourself, stepping out of the demanding pace of our culture to turn inward. The ultimate goal is to access your “inner therapist” so that you can rely upon yourself and your own strengths.

I am an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in treating anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, and adolescent adjustment. I have experience working with behavioral problems, anger management, relationship conflict, and depression. I use a person-centered, eclectic, and holistic approach in treatment. I strive to meet my clients where they are and allow them to be heard while focusing on the therapeutic relationship itself. My role as a counselor is to provide you with a safe place to heal, grow, and reach your goals.

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, couples, and families. I assist clients with communication, coping skills, problem-solving, as well as ways to build trust and strengthen healthy relationships. I focus on intimate relationships to nurture change and development. During personalized therapy sessions, I work to treat and resolve marital problems, conflict between parents and children, and the impact of substance abuse or mental illness. My goal as a therapist is to form a strong alliance and relationship to assist clients through their current difficulties.

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working with adolescents, adults, and couples. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, and relationship/interpersonal distress. I assist people with communication and coping skills, as well as building awareness, self-trust, and self-esteem to create sustainable change. My goal as a therapist is to create a strong therapeutic and collaborative relationship with my clients for them to feel safe with addressing and confronting their distress.

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) dedicated to supporting
individuals, children, teens, couples, and families on their journey toward healing
and personal growth. I believe in tailoring the therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each
client. Drawing from modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Solution-
Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. I work with clients to
develop realistic goals and effective solutions to fit their needs.