About Me
As a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, I help children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and resilience. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to provide a supportive and practical space where meaningful change can occur.
With over a decade of clinical experience working across mental health, child welfare, family systems, and psychological assessment settings, I bring both compassion and expertise to the therapeutic process. I believe that healing begins with feeling understood, and I strive to help each client develop insight, strengthen resilience, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
I entered this field because I have always been fascinated by the resilience of the human spirit and the ways people overcome adversity. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of walking alongside individuals and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. These experiences have continually reinforced my belief that people are capable of growth, healing, and transformation when provided with the right support.
My approach is rooted in genuine connection, respect, and collaboration. I view therapy as a partnership where we work together to better understand your experiences, identify obstacles, and develop practical strategies that help you achieve your goals. No matter where you are in your journey, I aim to provide a space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered.
I work with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, family conflict, parenting challenges, life transitions, stress and burnout, self-esteem concerns, identity development, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. I also enjoy helping individuals navigate attention, focus, and executive functioning concerns, as well as supporting those seeking greater self-understanding, personal growth, and resilience. In addition to psychotherapy, I have experience conducting psychological evaluations and diagnostic assessments for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, mood concerns, behavioral difficulties, personality functioning, and diagnostic clarification. I believe that developing an accurate understanding of a person’s experiences and challenges creates a stronger foundation for meaningful treatment and lasting change.
Our First Conversation
The first session focuses on getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. We will discuss your current concerns, relevant history, personal strengths, and the goals you hope to achieve through treatment.
As therapy progresses, sessions become a collaborative process of exploration, insight, skill-building, and problem-solving. Depending on your needs, we may focus on managing symptoms, improving relationships, developing coping skills, processing past experiences, or building greater self-awareness.
My goal is to help you leave sessions with both a deeper understanding of yourself and practical tools that support growth between appointments.
What You Can Count On From Me
Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, thoughtful, and easy to talk to. I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where individuals feel comfortable discussing difficult experiences and exploring meaningful change. My background as both a licensed psychologist and licensed clinical social worker allows me to integrate strong diagnostic and assessment skills with a practical understanding of how family, relationships, culture, and life circumstances impact mental health. I bring extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, as well as a trauma-informed and systems-oriented perspective that helps me understand challenges within the broader context of a person’s life. I am committed to balancing insight with practical solutions, helping clients develop greater self-awareness while also building concrete skills that support resilience, growth, and lasting positive change.
Who I’m Here For
I work well with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families who are seeking meaningful change and are open to self-exploration. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, life transitions, trauma, or challenges related to identity and personal growth.
I am particularly passionate about working with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps and are looking for both compassionate support and practical guidance. I also enjoy helping individuals gain diagnostic clarity when symptoms or life experiences have been difficult to understand.
My Therapeutic Approach
My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, practical, and insight-oriented. I believe therapy should provide a space where clients feel genuinely understood while also gaining the tools necessary to create meaningful change in their lives. As both a psychologist and licensed clinical social worker, I take a comprehensive approach that considers not only symptoms but also the personal, relational, family, and environmental factors that influence well-being. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, strengths-based interventions, family systems perspectives, and trauma-informed care. Together, we will explore patterns that may be contributing to current challenges, identify strengths that support growth, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward goals that are meaningful to you. My aim is to help clients gain both deeper insight into themselves and the confidence to make lasting changes that improve their overall quality of life.
Treatment Methods
Humanistic
An evidence-informed therapeutic approach used by our providers. Ask your therapist how they integrate this method into your work together.
Relational
An evidence-informed therapeutic approach used by our providers. Ask your therapist how they integrate this method into your work together.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fight them, while taking action aligned with your values. Particularly effective for anxiety, chronic pain, and depression.
Note: Consultations and ongoing sessions run 45 to 60 minutes. Assessment batteries are scheduled separately.
Insurance Accepted
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Age Preferences
Adolescents (13-17)Young Adults (18-30)Middle Adulthood (30-64)
Clinical Focus
ADHDAdjustment IssuesAnger ManagementChronic PainDepressionDissociative DisordersDivorceDomestic ViolenceEating DisordersGender Identity IssuesLearning DisabilitiesObsessive-Compulsive DisordersParentingPTSDSleep/InsomniaSubstance use Issues
