Frequently Asked Questions
I work from my home office here in San Diego, California. I offer virtual appointments to individuals or couples located anywhere in California.
Therapy online is unique in that you can stay in the comfort of your own home, in your car, or wherever you feel most comfortable and have the most privacy. Ultimately, you are the captain, and I will help guide the ship.
Typical sessions are one hour. Some sessions may be shorter depending on your comfort level and how much we need to work through.
Please call (619) 933-2363 for a free 15-minute consultation today! You can also email me at admin@journeytopeacecounseling.org if that makes you feel more comfortable.
The free initial consult is meant for you and me to get to know each other briefly and figure out whether we align and would be a good fit for a therapeutic relationship.
I work with a wide range of ages from 15 to 105.
I mostly work with couples, but I also work with individuals struggling on their life’s journey.
I have bachelor’s degrees in biology and psychology. I have worked in research for most of my life. Outside of helping people, I have a passion for both research and animals. I have my master’s degree in professional counseling, with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California.
I love to be comfortable during a session, and I hope you can find a comfortable, private spot to engage in therapy.
You should do whatever is comfortable for you. Some people choose to sit or lie down during therapy sessions.
That’s completely up to you. Therapy often brings out a lot of emotions, and tears of happiness or sadness are often shed.
The soft kind!
I don’t mind a few personal questions, but I prefer to keep the focus on you during sessions. I will tell you if I feel that a question would not be appropriate for me to answer during a session, but I do want you to get to know and trust me as your therapist.
Resound GN is a great free app that was designed for people with tinnitus. However, I find that most anyone can find it useful! The app offers exercises in deep breathing, meditation, and white noise, among other great features, that help bring peace and calm to a stressful world.
Paper!
Horses! Horses are magnificent creatures that I have had the pleasure of being around since I was very young. I find peace when I am around a horse that I find nowhere else.