About the therapist
Hi, I’m Cameron
I work primarily with teens. Some don’t want to be there. That’s Okay. I don’t expect teens to open up quickly or to explain themselves well. I listen, ask questions, and pay attention to what’s actually going on in their lives. From there, I work with teens and parents to make sense of what’s been happening and find different ways of handling it.
My clinical background includes work with teens and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including Muir Wood Teen Treatment in Northern California. I hold degrees from UCLA, Duke University, and California State University, Fullerton, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Outside of work, I run ultramarathons, enjoy backpacking (I have completed the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and Continental Divide Trail), watch baseball, spend time with my dogs, and catch live music when I can.
My Approach
Your Goals are My Goals:
Sessions are focused and active. We do not just talk about problems. We’ll work on what to do next.
I will listen and see what is happening across a teen’s life, including friendships, school, family, and how stress shows up day to day. Sessions focus on identifying what keeps situations escalating and practicing different ways of responding that can be used outside the room. Parents are involved when it is helpful, and the work stays grounded in real situations rather than theory.
For Teens
Sessions focus on helping clients talk through what is actually happening in their lives and learn tools they can use in the moment. This includes handling strong emotions, navigating friendships and peer pressure, dealing with conflict, and getting through school or family situations without everything turning into a fight.
For parents
Parents receive guidance, not blame. We focus on clear, concrete strategies. This includes setting limits, changing how conversations happen, responding differently, and making decisions that support safety and stability.
EDUCATION
M.S., Clinical Counseling — California State University, Fullerton
M.A., Theological Studies — Duke University
B.A., History & Study of Religion — University of California, Los Angeles
