I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) offering virtual therapy across California and in-person sessions at my Lafayette, CA office. With three years of experience, I work from an attachment-based and relational lens, believing that healing happens through relationships—including the therapeutic one. My approach is compassionate and trauma-focused, with a specialty in working with clients navigating complex family dynamics, complex trauma, women’s issues, substance misuse/addiction, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for private-pay clients seeking an integrative approach to healing.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, you can expect a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood. We’ll spend time gathering information about your experiences and concerns while building rapport and establishing trust. Together, we’ll collaboratively create a plan tailored to your goals, ensuring you feel supported and empowered as we begin this journey toward healing and growth.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths as a provider lie in my ability to prioritize the therapeutic alliance, creating a trusting and collaborative relationship as the foundation for growth. I bring compassion, warmth, and a sense of humor to our work, fostering a safe and approachable environment. By recognizing your uniqueness and remaining flexible to your needs, I tailor my approach to support your journey in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to you.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am best positioned to serve teens, adults, families, and couples who are seeking deeper connection and fulfillment in their relationships and personal lives. I work well with individuals who feel "stuck," as though they've tried everything but are still just surviving rather than thriving. My clients are often ready to push through these barriers, heal from trauma, and work toward self-actualization. For those interested in deeper exploration, I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and psychedelic integration therapy to help resolve struggles and achieve meaningful growth.
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3249 Mt Diablo Ct, Lafayette, CA 94549, 210Appointments
Virtual & in-personMy treatment methods
Attachment-based
As an attachment-based therapist, I believe that our early relationships profoundly shape how we view ourselves and connect with others. While these relationships can sometimes cause harm, they also provide the blueprint for healing. By fostering a safe, trusting relationship in therapy, I aim to create a space where clients can experience a corrective emotional bond, explore vulnerabilities, and rebuild their capacity for connection and resilience. Healing happens in relationships, and the therapeutic relationship can serve as a powerful foundation for growth and change.
Narrative
In narrative therapy, I help clients explore the stories they tell themselves about their lives and experiences, particularly those shaped by trauma. These stories often carry themes of shame, fear, or self-blame that can perpetuate internal wounds. Together, we work to identify and challenge these limiting narratives, uncovering strengths and alternative perspectives that empower clients to rewrite their stories. By reframing their experiences, clients can create a sense of agency and self-compassion, allowing them to heal and move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to provide clients with practical, evidence-based tools to manage emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and build a life worth living. DBT is particularly effective for clients struggling with depression, suicidal ideation, or substance misuse who benefit from clear, actionable guidance. Through skills training in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, clients learn to navigate challenges with greater awareness and intention. Mindfulness, a cornerstone of DBT, helps clients stay present, recognize patterns, and make choices aligned with their goals and values. This structured approach fosters empowerment and lasting change.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Using Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) from an attachment-based lens, I help clients explore the underlying emotions and unmet needs driving their relational patterns. By identifying and expressing these core emotions in a safe and supportive space, clients can deepen their understanding of themselves and their connections with others. This process fosters greater emotional awareness and helps clients create secure, meaningful relationships, not only with others but also with themselves. Through this work, clients often find clarity, healing, and a sense of purpose in their relationships and personal growth.
Trauma-Focused CBT
In my work with clients, I use a trauma-informed approach that shifts the focus from "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?" This perspective honors the impact of past experiences on current challenges and recognizes the ways clients have adapted to survive. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel empowered to share their stories without judgment. By understanding the effects of trauma on the mind and body, I guide clients toward healing, resilience, and reclaiming their sense of self.