Have you been taught to keep, "family business" in the family? Does the thought of going to therapy bring up discomfort? You are not alone. It's normal to have hesitation when trying something new or there's been past harmful experiences. I offer a private and safe space where our time together is all about you. If you are curious about what that may be like, contact me.
Be Love Community Counseling was founded to provide a safe, healing space for people that have been oppressed, marginalized or have an identity outside of the "dominant" culture. Historic trauma and past harm may show up as challenges in current relationships, depression, anxiety, rage, low self-esteem, underachievement, oppositional behaviors etc.
You may think that something is wrong with you or judged by others while what you are experiencing may actually be a result of something that has happened to you or your ancestors. Therapy is empowering as you may increase awareness about what is keeping you from freedom to live the life you desire.
Be Love Community Counseling was founded to provide a safe, healing space for people that have been oppressed, marginalized or have an identity outside of the "dominant" culture. Historic trauma and past harm may show up as challenges in current relationships, depression, anxiety, rage, low self-esteem, underachievement, oppositional behaviors etc.
You may think that something is wrong with you or judged by others while what you are experiencing may actually be a result of something that has happened to you or your ancestors. Therapy is empowering as you may increase awareness about what is keeping you from freedom to live the life you desire.
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The Be Love Community Counseling icon depicts the Sankofa bird standing tall and confident amidst a Banyan tree and is an original drawing by artist Richard Cramer.
Sankofa is an Adinkra symbol of the Akan people and is an important symbol for all as it represents the power in remembering the past to move forward.
This remembering and moving forward with clarity, purpose, and passion is like the healing process that occurs through therapy.
Returning to the past may include paying attention and healing from historic traumas that have been transmitted through generations or giving attention to other hurts from previous experiences that impact one's present experience.
Sankofa is an Adinkra symbol of the Akan people and is an important symbol for all as it represents the power in remembering the past to move forward.
This remembering and moving forward with clarity, purpose, and passion is like the healing process that occurs through therapy.
Returning to the past may include paying attention and healing from historic traumas that have been transmitted through generations or giving attention to other hurts from previous experiences that impact one's present experience.
Q: How often will we meet and how long will I need to come to therapy?
Everyone is different however initially, we will meet once per week.
Weekly sessions are especially important to start as we build a genuine relationship, consider what may be most helpful for you and create a plan together.
Most sessions are 50 minutes unless other arrangements are discussed.
We will move toward having less frequent sessions and ultimately we will not meet when you meet and sustain your goals.
Some people meet for 5-7 sessions doing focused work and others meet for longer doing more in-depth work.
Everyone is different however initially, we will meet once per week.
Weekly sessions are especially important to start as we build a genuine relationship, consider what may be most helpful for you and create a plan together.
Most sessions are 50 minutes unless other arrangements are discussed.
We will move toward having less frequent sessions and ultimately we will not meet when you meet and sustain your goals.
Some people meet for 5-7 sessions doing focused work and others meet for longer doing more in-depth work.
I specialize in supporting people heal from trauma and may be able to support your growth and I'm a health provider through Victims Compensation Program (CalVCP).
CalVCP pays for a limited number of mental health sessions in addition to other benefits.
To be eligible for compensation through California Victims Compensation, a person must be a victim of one of the below qualifying crime involving physical injury, threat of physical injury or death.
For certain crimes, emotional injury alone is enough to qualify.
CalVCP pays for a limited number of mental health sessions in addition to other benefits.
To be eligible for compensation through California Victims Compensation, a person must be a victim of one of the below qualifying crime involving physical injury, threat of physical injury or death.
For certain crimes, emotional injury alone is enough to qualify.
I have been a Clinical Member of the following associations in order to stay up to date on research in the field and to maintain professional relationships for collaboration as needed to best serve people I work with.
CAMFT is an independent statewide professional organization representing the interests of California licensed--and soon to be licensed--marriage and family therapists.
It is dedicated to advancing the profession as an art and a science, to maintaining high standards of professional ethics, to upholding the qualifications for the profession and to expanding the recognition and awareness of the profession.
CAMFT is an independent statewide professional organization representing the interests of California licensed--and soon to be licensed--marriage and family therapists.
It is dedicated to advancing the profession as an art and a science, to maintaining high standards of professional ethics, to upholding the qualifications for the profession and to expanding the recognition and awareness of the profession.
My rate is $200 per 50 minute session for individuals and families.
I value accessibility of therapy services for all who seek so I encourage you to contact me if therapy appears out of reach at this time, you have options.
I do not accept most insurance.
However, I can provide you with paperwork to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Not all insurance companies will reimburse for, "out of network providers" so please ask them first.
I do accept Victim of Crime Compensation, Kaiser, Alameda County Medi-Cal (MHP, Beacon/Alameda Alliance, Blue Cross), United Behavioral Health Care, Magellan Healthcare, Cal SHIP and MHN.
I value accessibility of therapy services for all who seek so I encourage you to contact me if therapy appears out of reach at this time, you have options.
I do not accept most insurance.
However, I can provide you with paperwork to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Not all insurance companies will reimburse for, "out of network providers" so please ask them first.
I do accept Victim of Crime Compensation, Kaiser, Alameda County Medi-Cal (MHP, Beacon/Alameda Alliance, Blue Cross), United Behavioral Health Care, Magellan Healthcare, Cal SHIP and MHN.
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