I often explain that psychotherapy is like physical therapy for the brain. With a combination of a safe, nurturing environment and evidence-based methods, you can develop new “pathways” in your brain and process your thoughts and feelings to help you heal and grow. I will approach our work together with a genuine curiosity and seek to collaboratively explore the different parts of your story. Having lived in several different countries, I have great respect for and extensive experience working with people from various backgrounds.

Carol is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #122534. 

WORKS WITH

• Adolescents

• Adults

• Older Adults (60+)

• Couples

• Families

SPECIALTY AREAS

Relationship difficulties, family/life transitions, parenting challenges, premarital, depression, anxiety, trauma, spirituality, pastor/ministry family issues.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman Couples Method (Level 3), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

EXPERIENCE

Experience providing counseling in university counseling centers, community mental health agencies, outpatient hospitals, and nonprofit group practices. Has specialized training in the Gottman Couples Method (Level 1, 2, and 3), Certified in Prepare/Enrich Premarital Counseling. Presented workshops and trainings on the following topics: Third Culture Families, Intercultural Marriage, Mental Health in Asian American Faith Communities, Clinical Implications of Spiritual Abuse, Emotion Coaching: The Heart of Parenting by the Gottman Institute and Pre-engagement/Premarital workshops.

EDUCATION

• Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
  Azusa Pacific University