(she/her)
New to Grow
Does life keep lifing? Every time you get up, another barrier is presented. I can help you obtain your resilience and confidence to handle anything that comes your way. I can help you increase your self-esteem and your voice, and start healing from your past so that you can show up as your best self... Becoming unstoppable! *Please Note: Anyone with high acuity/high risk will not be appropriate for tele-health. (Updated 3/27/26). I have over 13 years of experience in social work, helping adults, teens, and families in crisis. I'm licensed in California and a member of the local Tri-Valley National Alliance on Mental Illness. I am trauma-informed with an understanding of the importance of cultural competence. Not only do I have lived experience, but I am also a woman of color, an immigrant, and a first-generation person. I lead with a non-judgmental, honest, and empathic approach. My clients have described me as trustworthy and authentic.
We will review your background information, what led you to seek therapy, and your treatment goals.
My clients have often left sessions feeling heard, seen, and having learned coping skills to reduce symptoms and improve mental health.
I lead with a culturally competent mindset and a trauma-informed approach. Immigrants, refugees, and people of color tend to do well in treatment with me. Those with lived experience and who have been justice-involved. You will leave treatment with real coping skills to improve self-esteem, assertiveness, communication, self-reflection, and healing from your past. You will take home evidence based worksheets and activities to minimize symptoms and show up as your best self.
Anxiety
Depression
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
California
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We identify thought patterns, behaviors, and core beliefs that negatively contribute to your mental health. By changing these, you can significantly increase mental health and decrease symptoms.