Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Associate Professional Counselor serving California Residents
Faith is an experienced therapist with specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). With a deep commitment to helping individuals experiencing emotional pain navigate complex challenges, Faith specializes in treating eating disorders, substance use disorders, and trauma.
Working with Faith:
Their practice is person centered and grounded in a deep understanding of the intersection between mental health and physical well-being, ensuring comprehensive evidenced based practice and holistic care. Faith is passionate about empowering clients to overcome their struggles, build resilience, lead fulfilling lives, and live a life in recovery.
Faith’s Training & Experience
Faith is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and PhD candidate. They hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Sciences, Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and are purging their PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. Throughout her career, Faith has worked with diverse populations, including veterans, incarcerated individuals, children, adults, and families. Faith brings a rich and diverse background to their practice, having worked extensively over the last 12 years in the role of a psych tech, alcohol and drug counselor, therapist, counselor educator, and more recently as the interim director of clinical services for a 42-bed residential treatment program. In addition to seeing clients in private practice, Faith offers consultation services to various treatment programs, sharing their expertise to enhance the quality of care provided by these institutions.
Outside of the Therapy Practice
In her spare time Faith enjoys exploring the vast number of trails in and around the Bay Area, while attending yoga, meditation, and Reiki retreats.
Licensure and Certifications
CA-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC # 17237)
CA-Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (#LR10300723)
Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC #1599398)
Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC #830174)
Affilitated Associations
SAIGE -Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities
ACA-American Counseling Association
CCAPP-California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals