Clinical Therapist
Tessa helps to support and empower individuals in self-discovery, recovery, healing, growth, and self-transformation. She is engaging, down-to-earth, and non-judgemental. Her treatment approach is integrative and holistic, informed by clinical training and personal life experiences. Tessa has worked with diverse populations, including a wide range of ages, socio-economic backgrounds, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity concerns. She is passionate about supporting those in early and ongoing mental health, educating others and those in the community, breaking down the stigma around mental illness, and supporting individuals in creating a new normal. Tessa creates a supportive space where complicated feelings can be expressed and processed and believes that well-being is at the center of each person.
Client Focus
- Teens, Young Adults, Adults, Families
Advanced Specialization
- Grief & Loss
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Suicidal Ideation & Self-Harming Behaviors
Therapeutic Approach
- Humanistic-Existential
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client Centered
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Strength-Based Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Positive Psychology
Clinical Experience
- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist at TherapyWorks
- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist at The Miri Center
- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist at La Selva Residential
- Marriage & Family Therapist Intern at Bill Wilson Center
Professional Credentials & Education
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #126994
- Master of Science Clinical Psychology: MFT/PCC, Notre Dame de Namur University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Humboldt State University
Associations & Memberships
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
On a Personal Note
Tessa enjoys spending time with her Australian Shepherd x Border Collie, Penelope, going on adventures through the woods, rivers, and beach. She enjoys painting, writing, and socializing with friends and family on her time off. Tessa is an avid traveler and loves learning about different cultures through first hand experiences.