Licensed to practice in California and accepts 23 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and 5 more.
Hello! I’m a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to recognizing the inherent worth of every individual, even in challenging times. Residing in a cozy cabin in the San Diego mountains, I often incorporate nature into the healing journey. I provide in-person therapy for individuals and couples around a campfire, as well as virtual sessions or a combination of both. As your clinician, I will meet you where you are, offering support without blame or judgment. While I may not have all the answers, I'm here to listen to your goals and accompany you on your path to achieving them. If you're feeling unsure about your direction, that is completely okay—we can navigate that together.
In our first session, I look forward to discovering what has led you to therapy and gain an understanding on how I can assist you. My aim is for us to connect, explore what has been effective or ineffective for you in the past, and build a foundation of trust and respect between us.
My therapeutic approach is centered around you as an individual. I begin by using motivational interviewing to identify what isn’t working in your life and help you set small, achievable goals to create the life you desire. None of us are perfect; we all make choices, both healthy and unhealthy, and each choice offers a valuable opportunity for growth.
The first time I work with someone, I like to start where the person is at. I’ll ask you what brings you to therapy and how your life is going. From there, I can follow your lead or ask questions to help ease anxiety. The most important thing to me in our first interaction is that we develop trust and rapport.
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Cash - $160 per session
All Savers
AvMed
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
EMDR
I utilize EMDR treatment with individuals who have experienced trauma and are searching for a better understanding of how their trauma impacts or has impacted them. I use this type of therapy in order to reprocess unresolved traumatic memories stored in the brain.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize CBT treatment with individuals who are experiencing negative thought patterns. The 'what ifs' and 'should haves' can really impact the way we see ourselves in the world. This type of therapy can be very healing for people who feel stuck in the hole of depression and anxiety.
Motivational Interviewing
I utilize MI treatment with individuals who are seeking to better understand their behaviors. Sometimes we know things are not working in our lives, we may know we want things to be different, but we are struggling to put action into motion. I use this type of therapy to support people who are contemplating a change in behaviors however aren't quite sure where to begin.
Grief Therapy
I utilize Grief Therapy with individuals who have experienced loss. I feel that grief is our emotional response to loss; the loss of a pet, loss of health, a divorce, loss of a job, and death of a loved are all experiences that can create grief. Grief therapy is helpful to process a change or a loss in order to begin healing.
4 ratings with written reviews
May 12, 2026
By far, one of the greatest therapist I ever had and I have had many. The assignments and constant feedback that she provides makes each session helpful and worth while to be able to apply in real time. Her humor while also attention to detail makes me feel so seen and heard. She’s a therapist dedicated to aiding in areas that need work and her work exceptionally shows results.
March 27, 2026
Beautiful first session, can't wait for the rest!
October 29, 2025
she was very open minded and she was comfortable to talk to.