New to Grow
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a special interest in holistic and strengths-based therapies. I started my career as a social worker in 2013. I received my bachelor’s degree from UC Davis in Sociology with a minor in Spanish literature. I received a master's degree in social welfare from UC Berkeley. I've had a very eclectic range of experiences that have formed me into an empathic and open-minded practitioner.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In my first session with you, I'll be gathering information about your history, background, challenges and goals. After the first session, I will take your lead on whatever you want to focus on-- I'm very client led and strengths-based, and believe in providing gentle guidance.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe in meeting clients where they are at and providing a gentle, warm, and compassionate approach. I come with an open mind, sense of humor and supportive mentality.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I've worked in a variety of settings--a clinic where I treated children, teens and adults, as well as a college campus serving homeless students, and a foster family agency as a case manager. In my private practice, I have a lot of experience working with Anxiety, Depression, and OCD tendencies. I believe healing should be fun. I enjoy working with individuals and couples.
Eclectic
I pull from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including DBT, narrative therapy, Gottman. I believe it's important to meet clients where they are at. I have an open-minded, caring approach.