Psychotherapy Services

Individual Psychotherapy

• Brief Strategic Therapy
• Short and Long-term psychotherapy for adults and adolescents

Couples / Relational Psychotherapy

• Conflict of roles and expectation
• Poor communication
• Relational and Intimacy Problems
• Family Systems Issues

Adolescent Psychotherapy

• Realistic goal setting
• Working with schools to improve performance
• Coping with Family Issues (Divorce, Illness, Substance abuse)
• Addressing social issues

Substance Related Disorders

• Alcohol
• llicit Substances(cocaine, methamphetamines, marijuana, etc.)
• Prescription drugs

Perinatal Mood Disorders

• Assessing for risk of Pregnancy or Postpartum Depression
• Coping with the new role as a parent
• Relationship issues
• Alleviating guilt or shame related to parenting (nursing vs. bottle feeding,etc.)
• Addressing the myths of the "Happy New Mother"

Treatment Specialization Includes:

• Depression and Anxiety
• Heatlh Issues and Medical Concerns
• Perinatal Mood Disorders
• Stress Management
• Addiction & Recovery
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem Issues
• Parenting & Family Issues
• Negotiating Adolescence
  

I primarily work with adults and adolescents in Encino. My theoretical orientation is solution-focused and interpersonal, with the use of cognitive-behavioral strategies when appropriate.