Philosophy of Care

“Don't wait for the storms of your life to pass. Learn to dance in the rain.” -Steve Rizzo

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” -George Bernard Shaw

Rini’s calling has always been to be a light to the people around her. She’s passionate about helping others improve their lives, find their self-worth, and see themselves with the same unconditional positive regard that she does. We all have a light within ourselves, even when it’s difficult to find amidst all the loss, grief, and change life can bring. Rini has faced and survived her own worst fears, and through it she has learned how resilient we are as humans. She wants her clients to know they are not alone, she is here, and to please not give up!

Rini also believes in life-long learning and growth. With the right supportive environment, we all have the capacity to make positive changes in our lives regardless of our circumstances. Her goal is to help create that environment.

It’s never too late! We’re all doing the best we can within the limit of our own unique history, but at the same time, there’s always room for improvement. Rini is here to walk with her clients as a lot of little changes add up to get you unstuck, gain self-confidence, and move forward on a path that draws you closer to the life you want to live.

Rini earned her BA in Psychology and worked in a county-run community mental health center facilitating psycho-education groups for adults struggling with severe mental illness.

Her counseling style is an eclectic yet tailored therapeutic approach that varies based on each individual client’s needs. Usually, she sticks to strength-based, solution-focused, reality-focused, and practical. She believes the client is the expert on their life and they hold the knowledge necessary for creating positive change with her- help. It’s her goal to support her clients as they grow towards self-awareness and happier, healthier lives.

Rini’s own experience with trials make her an empathetic, understanding counselor. She is a breast cancer survivor and understands that even though life can get dark, there is always a light waiting to be uncovered.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Specialties

• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Grief and Loss
• LGBTQ Counseling
• Life Transitions
• Stress management