Meet Patricia
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT #105942
It takes a lot of courage to be where you are in the journey of self-improvement. I firmly believe that we all need to continue self care on our minds, just as much as we need to continue to self care on our bodies and outward appearances. As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I have had the pleasure of learning from many people about their struggles and triumphs.
I’ve worked in various settings such as Metropolitan state hospital, community mental health centers, residential and outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, county government health care agencies, elementary schools, and eating disorder inpatient units. I graduated from Pepperdine University with my Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology and University of California, Riverside with my Bachelors of Sciences in Psychology. I also firmly believe in body-type therapies such as yoga, dance, meditation, and fitness. This is why I also continue to practice yoga, dance, meditation, and fitness on my own, as well.
Throughout my training, I have had the honor to witness such miraculous changes with my clients since I began training as an EMDR clinician. I am an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and EMDRIA Certified, which means I can assist other therapists in becoming certified. I have attended many advanced EMDR conferences, consulted with many Approved Consultants, and I also attend monthly EMDR consultation meetings to further strengthen my practice. It is so inspiring to be trained in a treatment that can help so many people and take out the “blocks” that are stopping them from living their dream lives. No need to search any longer, EMDR may be exactly what you have been waiting for!
My goal in life is to assist those who are struggling and help them unlock their potential and reduce the stigma of mental health. We do not need to be ashamed of our symptoms and instead understand that they are simply there to let us know that we need a little more focus on those areas that are tired, just as we do when our muscles are sore.
I want you to know that I will be here on your journey and will stay with you where you are. The journey may be difficult at times but you are worth it! With my help you can Unlock Your Potential. Visit my office inside the Villa Del Sol.