Grief Counseling Anxiety Therapy in Tustin, CA

I love supporting people like you who are struggling with grief and anxiety because I truly believe I can help. I think this is because I come from a conviction of unabridged, complete hope for a less painful and more peaceful existence for all who choose to work with me.

Grief Needs to be Witnessed, Anxiety Guided

It’s like this – you can come to me and present this picture of yourself and say “see, this is what’s not working, this is what’s wrong” expressing your raw rage, sheer fear, debilitating sadness, complete despair, and utter hopelessness, and I authentically listen and welcome you with my whole being, body and mind. Together we acknowledge and accept your reality, and then gently uncover and reveal aspects of your life that allow you to feel safe and supported. From this place we look for ways you can implement small actions that help you begin to find more and more moments of ease, peace, calm and joy in your day to day living.

Courage in Anxiety and Grief

I’m all about focusing on resilience from anxiety and loss because I believe that from these super painful experiences you can in time derive meaning, connect with a sense of purpose, and actually find fulfillment in life. And I have professionally and personally experienced a cornucopia of anxiety and loss in life, including death of a loved one, loss of relationship, miscarriage, job loss, and children leaving home, so my empathy for the pain has been lived.

Picking a Therapist

You may have been looking for a therapist for a while, or just began the search. You may have even had therapy in the past and are looking for something different. Finding a therapist that’s right for you can be daunting and leave you feeling overwhelmed and confused. Bottom line: it’s the relationship with the therapist that is key. It’s so personal. I could have tons of training and years of experience but if we don’t connect, if you don’t think I “get” you, these qualifications won’t matter. You have to feel comfortable with me for the process of therapy to work.

Do you offer in-person and telehealth sessions?

I offer in-person and telehealth sessions by phone or video conference for help with grief and anxiety using talk therapy and/or dance/movement therapy. In this way I can help clients across California and not just limited to Tustin CA. In-person can be at the office or doing walk and talk therapy where we go for a walk outside.

I invite you to call me (714) 941-2257 or email at movemountainstherapy@gmail.com to schedule a free 15 minute consultation so we can work toward you finding greater peace and reclaiming vitality and joy in your life with Grief Counseling and Anxiety Therapy in Tustin, CA. 

Credentials and Experience

• Over 30 years of experience in mental health, including private practice, inpatient psychiatric and addiction recovery centers

• BA Psychology (San Diego State University 1987)

• MA Dance/Movement Therapy (University of California at Los Angeles 1990)

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (2012)

• Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (1995)

• National Certified Counselor (2012)

Associations

• American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA)

• California Association of Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC)