Relationship and Teen Therapy in Fallbrook and Across California

For women feeling stuck in their relationship and those concerned about a teen who may be struggling beneath the surface.

• Emotional overwhelm and feeling stuck

• Anxiety, perfectionism, panic, or OCD

• Depression, low mood or bipolar disorder

• Grief, loss, and emotional pain

• Identity concerns and major life changes

• Feeling disconnected or experiencing dissociation

• Healing from past experiences and building resilience

• Improving communication and deepening emotional intimacy

• Understanding and communicating needs while creating healthier boundaries

• Rebuilding trust and repairing emotional wounds

• Processing grief, separation, or divorce

• Creating healthier patterns for stronger, more fulfilling relationships

• Managing overwhelm, mood shifts, and stress

• Building confidence and a stronger sense of self

• Handling anxiety, perfectionism, and performance pressure

• Improving friendships and relationships while handling social pressure

• Building emotional safety, understanding, and connection

Support for Relationship Challenges and Teens in North San Diego County and Online

I provide therapy for women experiencing strain in their relationship, as well as for those worried about an overwhelmed teen in their life.

Whether you’re dealing with ongoing conflict or feeling emotionally distant from your partner, or unsure how to support a teen who isn’t opening up, therapy offers a space to slow down and understand what’s really happening. You can then move forward with a better sense of your next steps.

Areas of Support

Individual Therapy

For women feeling stuck in their relationship, as well as adults & adolescents working through:

Couples Therapy

Teen Therapy

Helping partners move from conflict to connection by:

Supporting teens in regulating emotions & building resilience through:

Learn More About My Approach

My work draws on evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and the Gottman Method, combined with a compassionate, personalized approach focused on relationships, emotional well-being, and meaningful change. To learn more about my therapeutic philosophy and who I work with, visit my About Page.

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all — it works best when it’s shaped around you. Here’s how we’ll work together:

Building Trust & Understanding

From our very first session, we’ll take time to get to know each other and create a safe, supportive space. Building this trusting relationship is the foundation for everything we’ll do together

Getting Clear on What’s Going On
We’ll explore your history, what brought you to therapy, clarify your challenges, and identify what you hope to achieve.

Defining Your Goals
Together, we’ll establish what progress looks like for you — whether that’s improving your relationship, feeling more grounded emotionally, or better supporting your teen.

Creating Your Plan
I’ll design a therapy plan tailored to you, drawing from evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and Reality Therapy. If desired, I can also integrate faith-based or holistic strategies.

Active Therapy & Growth
We’ll meet regularly to put your plan into action — practicing new skills, exploring insights, and making adjustments as needed to support lasting change and help you move forward confidently toward your goals.

Session Information

Therapy sessions are designed to be flexible, supportive, and tailored to your needs — whether you prefer to meet in person or online.

• Length: 53 minutes per session

• Location: In-person in Fallbrook, CA or online statewide for California residents

• Payment: Fee-for-service, out-of-network provider. Superbills are available upon request. A superbill is a detailed invoice that can be submitted to your insurance provider for possible reimbursement.

Take the Next Step

You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Whether you’re struggling in your relationship or concerned about your teen, we can work together to help you better understand what’s happening and move forward with a clearer sense of what to do next.

🌿 Contact me today to begin your healing journey.

I provide therapy for women who feel stuck or disconnected in their relationship and for teens throughout North San Diego County and nearby communities, including Fallbrook, Bonsall, Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Escondido. I also welcome clients from Temecula and Murrieta for in-person sessions, as well as those across California seeking support through secure online therapy sessions.

Whether you’re dealing with challenges in your relationship or feeling concerned about your teen, I’m here to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy wherever you are.

Areas Served

Additional Support Options

Family Therapy (When Helpful)
In some cases, involving the family can support better communication and understanding, especially when a teen is struggling.

Faith-Based Support
For those who want to incorporate faith, a Christian-informed approach is also available.