"Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

"Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

– Ian Maclaren: The original source of the quote, published in 1897

"Life is a process. End states exist in man's imagination only."

"Life is a process. End states exist in man's imagination only."

– Milton

"One of the great paradoxes in therapy is that people don't change unless they feel accepted as they are."

"One of the great paradoxes in therapy is that people don't change unless they feel accepted as they are."

– Carl Rogers

"No matter how smart we are, therapy can help us see things about ourselves we might not otherwise see."

"No matter how smart we are, therapy can help us see things about ourselves we might not otherwise see."

– Albert Einstein with his therapist

Welcome to my Practice

As a clinical psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapist, I have worked with hundreds of patients and understand the intricacies of various psychological issues that people face due to childhood trauma and emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. I will work to make you feel comfortable discussing sensitive sexual topics to create a corrective emotional experience. 

As we work together to uncover your past, we will heal from the triggers and memories and enable you to move forward in your life. While this can be painful at first, it results in a lightness and joy. Think of it as stirring up the milk to dislodge all of the Oreo cookie sludge stuck at the bottom of the glass. Then we can dump it out.


Client Focus

Adults
Elders 65+
Individuals and occasionally couples
Hispanic and Latino (in Spanish)
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Treatment Approach

Psychodynamic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Attachment-based

Specialties and Expertise

Anxiety
Sexuality
Sexual Addiction
Sexual Abuse
LDS and LGBTQ+
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Self Esteem
Divorce
Infidelity
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect in the first session
when I see a therapist?

The first session is designed to get to know you and your background. We will be able to tell if we are a good fit too. I will ask questions about your past, your family of origin, your wellness practices, and so forth. We will also discuss your goals for therapy and long term plans for where you want to be. It will be a relaxing, private environment.

I offer in-person and telehealth sessions via a HPAA compliant platform.

How much does it cost?

The first session (and perhaps the second) is an evaluation and takes just a little longer than subsequent sessions. There is more work outside of the session for me as well. That session is $200. Subsequent sessions are $170 for 50 minutes, and then I charge for each 5 minute increment after that. I accept cash, checks, credit cards, HSA, and LDS bishop pay. If your LDS bishop is paying for the sessions, you will need to sign a Release of Information with his info so that I can talk to him about billing.

I do not accept insurance, but can give you a Superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.