Westlake Village Counseling
About
I provide online and in-person counseling support to those wanting to work on managing their anxiety and stress or who may be living with chronic pain, illness and trauma. I focus my practice on helping clients living with medical illness and chronic pain learn new ways of coping so that they are able to live a better quality of life and manage / reduce their pain symptoms. We work collaboratively together and set goals to support you on your healing path.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
During a free 20 minute phone or video consultation, I will help you to come up with an action plan with goals you would like to work on in counseling. We will work together as a team and I will share with you approaches and resources that best match what you are looking for. If for any reason, we decide that I may not be the best fit therapist for you, I will help you in connecting with other therapists that better fit what you are looking for. My aim is to help support you so that you get the best possible care.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Latino Counseling. I am a domstic violence group facilitator for the Los Angeles County Probation Department as well. I have training in anger management, neuroscience, trauma work, mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy. I have worked in a school setting and work with clients from middle school age and up.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing varies based on length of session and if the sessions are individual, family or couple therapy sessions.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I work with clients who have chronic pain, chronic illness, health anxiety, medical trauma, women's health concerns, autoimmune illnesses, life transitions, grief and loss, depression and anxiety.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I am really enjoying watching the World Cup!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Go with your gut feelings. Does the counselor make you feel comfortable and do you really feel they are understanding what it is you would like to work on? Do you feel they get you?
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Asking the therpaist if they have experience working with clients on certain issues is a great starting off point. For instance, does the therapist have expertise in helping couples cope with infertility? So in other words, whatever topics are relevant to you and what you want to work on can be asked in the initial call.