I’m a licensed MFT with over 13 years of experience as a therapist in San Diego. Many of my clients have described me as “down to earth”, personable, yet challenging. I attempt to create a comfortable environment allowing people to relax, reflect and examine the patterns which have led them to feel individually dissatisfied or have relationship problems. While I offer many suggestions and attempt to reflect unhealthy patterns during session, I regard each person as the “expert” in their life and hope they will filter everything I offer through their own lens of feelings and thoughts. I see both individuals and couples and occasionally families. The issues I work with are vast in scope ranging from depression, anxiety, codependency, conflict resolution, communication skills, spiritual issues, substance abuse, family of origin struggles, anger management, and more. My approach to counseling is varied as individual needs and circumstances dictate the method I use. I don’t approach any two people exactly the same and personalize my methods with each situation and client. My office is located conveniently in Mission Valley off highway 8. I no longer take insurance except for Tricare but offer a sliding scale and try to make counseling affordable for as many people as possible.