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ABOUT HAYA THERAPY

The word "Haya" in Hebrew means "to become" and "to exist," which was really interesting to discover as I tried to determine what I wanted to name my practice.  My hope for my clients is that the work we embark on together leads to them becoming who they've always wanted to be.  So, not only is "Haya" my family name, it works well in communicating the purpose of my practice.

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My desire to assist clients in their movement toward awareness, healing, and change is the driving force of my work.  So much of what we've experienced throughout our lives may have left us feeling unloved, unsafe, and unseen, leading us to lose hope and close ourselves off.  Through the work that we do together, you can come away with a better understanding of how you arrived in the present and learn what steps you can make towards the future you seek.

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Are you ready to take that next step?  If yes, click here!

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EXPERIENCE

  • Served as a school-based community mental health counselor at an East Bay Area high school, working with students with a history of trauma and at-risk teens

  • Provided services at a non-profit mental health clinic in the Bay Area, serving children, teens, adults, couples and families

  • Currently serving as a leader/mentor to lay counselors in a local church that serves the community

  • 4+ years in private practice focusing on trauma, anxiety and depression

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WHY CHOOSE ME?

  • I work as a partner with my clients to create the goals and plan for treatment​

  • I'm constantly seeking to learn and deepen my knowledge of therapeutic approaches, remaining teachable and open to new ideas

  • My own experience with deep pain has shown me how to recognize it in others; I welcome you to share your experiences with me

  • Although therapy can be hard at times, I do my best to make space for humor and fun

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EDUCATION 

  • Master of Arts in Counseling - Marriage, Couple, & Family Counseling from Western Seminary, San Jose

  • Bachelor of Arts in History - European History from University of California, San Diego

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TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

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AFFILIATION/MEMBERSHIP

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