About Morgan

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

 
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My approach:

My approach is client-centered: you are always in the driver’s seat and I’m on the passenger side. I meet my clients without judgement and with compassion. Every single one of my clients is unique, and therefore I don’t use the exact same approach with every client. In general, I use mindfulness-based practices, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

With children, my approach is very similar. A child’s first language is play and I’m fluent. Rather than sitting and talking, I do therapy through play or art. Children express emotions well when they can be more hands-on.

My education background:

  • University of Southern California (USC) Master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy

  • University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) BA Psychology & Comparative Literature

My background:

I worked as a School Social Worker for 6 years at both high schools and elementary schools. I provided mental health services for children and teens ages 5-18 years old and I also provided social-emotional learning workshops in the classroom for all students. Much of my work focused on children with special needs and their siblings and parents. I worked closely with IEP case carriers to make sure the treatment I provided worked with the child’s disability.

I also worked with school staff to ensure that the students could implement appropriate coping skills in the classroom. In true social work fashion, I also found resources for our homeless families and foster youth to help with financial, food, housing, or general support. In my work at the schools, I have been part of countless IEP and 504 teams advocating for student mental health needs. My experience in the schools is what led me to the special needs world and I’ve never looked back.

I also worked in the non-profit setting for 2 years as a therapist with children, teens, adults, and families for a variety of different mental health issues. I regularly worked with trauma, anxiety, depression, family systems issues, and more.

License:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #116549

If you’re interested in scheduling a consultation, please contact me.