Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Master’s degree from Alliant International University and have been practicing for three years. I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges find healthier ways to communicate, set boundaries, and build stronger connections. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can work through emotional struggles and create meaningful, lasting change.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we’ll take some time to get to know each other in a safe and supportive space. I want to understand what you're going through and what feels most challenging for you right now. Together, we’ll explore your concerns and create a plan that feels right for you, so you can start moving toward the healing and growth you deserve.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Over the past three years, I’ve helped young adults, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with a compassionate and practical approach. I’ve developed a proven process to help you uncover the root causes of your struggles and create a personalized plan that leads to real, meaningful progress.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with young adults, Adults, couples, and families who are navigating the challenges of career, relationships, and personal growth. Many of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious—whether it’s due to career stress, communication struggles, or family dynamics. They are eager to improve but may not yet have the tools to create meaningful change. My goal is to help them develop the skills and confidence needed to build healthier relationships, manage stress, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a therapist, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and implement behavioral changes that promote emotional well-being, empowering them to take control of their thoughts and actions for lasting positive change."
Attachment-based
As a therapist, I use an attachment-based approach to help clients explore how early relationships shape their emotional patterns, build secure connections, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others, fostering deeper emotional security and resilience.
Couples Counseling
In my experience with attachment-based couples therapy, I have found that helping partners understand their attachment styles and how these influence their relationship dynamics fosters deeper emotional connection and healing. I use this approach to guide couples in identifying patterns of insecurity or avoidance, improving communication, and creating a safe space for vulnerability. By addressing underlying emotional needs and fears, I help partners develop a more secure bond, enhance intimacy, and navigate conflicts with greater empathy and understanding.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
As a therapist using DBT, I integrate an attachment-based perspective to support clients in understanding how early relationships influence their emotional patterns. By combining DBT’s skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance with a focus on building secure connections, I help clients develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others, ultimately fostering greater emotional security and resilience
Psychodynamic
In practice, psychodynamic therapy involves exploring a client’s past and present through open-ended conversation, reflection, and interpretation. I begin by listening closely to their story—both what’s said and what’s left unsaid—paying attention to recurring themes, emotions, and relational dynamics. Using an attachment lens, I help clients identify how early experiences, like inconsistent caregiving or unmet needs, might echo in their current relationships or self-perception. We delve into the unconscious through techniques like free association, dream analysis, or examining "slips" in conversation, uncovering buried feelings or conflicts. The process is gradual, allowing clients to process painful memories at their own pace while strengthening their emotional capacity. As trust builds in our therapeutic alliance, they begin to internalize a sense of safety, which supports healthier ways of connecting with themselves and others, fostering lasting resilience.