Discover the Strength that is already within you

Therapy for Teens and Adults in Valencia and online throughout California.

ANXIETY | RELATIONSHIPS & COMMUNICATION | WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

Break free from what is holding you back.

Life doesn’t look or feel the way you wish it could.

  • As women, we face many challenges and struggles. Are you struggling with a child going away to college? Maybe menopause is wrecking havoc on your body and you don’t recognize yourself anymore? Have you left or are contemplating leaving a relationship and don’t know who you are anymore? I bring this life experience to our sessions and know what it’s like first hand to experience all these changes in womanhood. You will find your voice, understand you are NOT crazy (it’s the lack of hormones), and develop new skills and interests to enjoy life after the kids leave the nest.

  • Anxiety is all about the “what ifs.” It’s the narrative we create in our head that is not real. But it feels so real that we’d rather stay home than go out. It’s so real we’re afraid to walk the dog or hang out with friends. Anxiety is a tough competitor but in therapy you will learn skills to beat anxiety at it’s own game and win your life back.

  • Do you feel stuck and don’t know how to move forward? Do I stay, do I go? You have so many questions and I get it. Relationships can be hard. Break-ups are hard. Healing doesn’t have to be hard because YOU have the ability to heal. Together we can work to calm the pain and work through the grief to give you the tools to feel more clarity, grow our confidence and choose a life of greater connectedness.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

I’m Virginia, and I’m so glad you are here.

At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that you have the strength and capacity within yourself to heal.

I believe therapy is a safe space, where client and clinician develop a connection that allows the client to heal, grow, and create life-long change.

I meet my clients where they are and hold space for them to process the past, acknowledge and accept the present, and extend hope for the future. This is a deep and rewarding work. I invest in my client’s work to further their life’s aspirations, commitments, and support deeper connections.

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety

    Anxiety can give us all the feels… and not the pleasant ones. Overwhelm, exhaustion, panic, nervousness, distraction… you name it, Anxiety is a big deal. It can keep us from doing the things we love, spending time with family and friends, and keeps us from our day to day responsibilities. In therapy, you will learn skillful responses to anxiety… ‘cause let’s be real.. anxiety isn’t going away. So let’s find out how to to beat anxiety and win your life back. Because you are worth it!

  • Relationships & Communication

    Connection is the one thing all humans crave. But that doesn’t mean relationships are always easy. Relationships tend to be hard. Family, Partners, Teenagers, Bosses, Co-workers… they all can be challenging. Learning skillful communication techniques, finding your voice to set boundaries, and knowing the difference between compromise and losing yourself in people pleasing behaviors are skills you will develop in therapy.

  • Women Empowerment

    Empowering women is central to my counseling practice. Many times I have found that women have not been given the tools to thrive in today’s world. Whether you are experiencing change in your family structure (empty nest or divorce), or lack of support during mid-life (many physicians are not adequately trained in peri-menopause and menopause), you will develop skillful strategies to support and empower you in your new phase of life.

What my Clients are Saying

"Coming to sessions and being consistent has helped me so much. Others can see a change in me. Therapy has brought me more peace and has helped me focus on what I can control."

"I want to thank you. I had never felt anything like that before, Connecting with my inner self. I was so excited to talk about it. I’m excited to continue to learn ways about myself that I never have before. "

“I was reflecting on the year and how I'm in such a different head space than last year, both physically and mentally. I feel like for the first time in my entire life I’m not seeking other's approval. It’s a huge shift! "

Let’s work together.

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