Licensed to practice in California and accepts 16 insurances. Specializes in Crisis Intervention, Grief, Health/Medical Issues and 9 more.
New to Grow
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports adults navigating stress, burnout, grief, loss, and major life transitions. I specialize in helping people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by caregiving responsibilities, complex family dynamics, or emotionally demanding roles. My background in crisis intervention, care coordination, and supporting individuals and families through challenging health‑related experiences allows me to bring a steady, compassionate presence to clients moving through difficult or uncertain periods. I offer a warm, calm, and organized space where you can slow down, feel understood, and make sense of what’s happening in your life. My approach blends emotional support with practical guidance, helping you build clarity, resilience, and tools that feel realistic and sustainable. I value collaboration, transparency, and creating a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to explore your experiences without judgment. I work primarily with adults, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and individuals managing chronic stress, anxiety, grief, or major life changes. Many of my clients come to me during times of transition—when something in their life has shifted, or when they’re carrying more than they can hold alone. My goal is to help you feel grounded, supported, and better equipped to move forward with confidence and steadiness.
The first session is an opportunity to get to know each other and talk about what has brought you to therapy. We’ll explore concerns that feel most present, any life experiences affecting your well‑being, and what you hope to gain from our time together. You can share what feels most important to you at this time—there’s no expectation to have everything figured out or perfectly explained. We’ll spend time clarifying what you’d like to focus on and what might help you feel more grounded or supported right now. This helps us begin shaping a direction for your work that feels clear, realistic, and aligned with your needs. This meeting will give you a sense of my style and whether working together feels comfortable for you. I value collaboration and transparency, and you’re welcome to share any preferences or questions about the process. By the end of our meeting, my hope is that you feel heard, understood, and a bit more settled to determine next steps.
I bring a calm, steady presence to sessions and listen closely to both what you share and how you’re moving through it. My focus is on creating a space where you can talk openly without pressure or judgment. I’m engaged in the process and attentive to what may need a closer look. I offer observations and questions that help you see things from different angles, and I highlight patterns that may be shaping how you’re feeling or responding. When something seems important to explore more directly, I approach it in a way that feels thoughtful and collaborative. The aim is to help you gain clarity and move toward meaningful change without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Clients often tell me they appreciate this balance. Some sessions give you room to slow down and reflect; others help you sort through something more complex or identify what’s getting in the way. I adjust based on what you need that day so the work feels supportive, focused, and meaningful. My goal is for sessions to feel like a place where you can show up fully — with uncertainty, frustration, hope, or anything in between — and know you’ll be met with steadiness, clarity, and a thoughtful approach that helps you move forward.
Adults who tend to carry a lot inside often find it helpful to have a steady place to sort through what’s been building up. Many of the individuals I work with are navigating stress, burnout, grief, or major life transitions that have left them feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or unsure how to move forward. I often support people who have spent years caring for others — professionally or personally — and are now trying to reconnect with their own needs, limits, and well‑being. My background in supporting clients through complex health situations, care navigation, and high‑stress clinical environments positions me well to work with those managing health‑related stress, chronic illness, caregiver strain, or the emotional impact of navigating medical systems. I frequently work with people in healthcare, primary caregiver roles, and other high‑pressure professions. These clients often appreciate having a space where they don’t have to be the strong one and can talk openly about the weight they’ve been carrying. I also support individuals who are processing grief — whether related to loss, anticipatory grief, or the quieter, ongoing grief that comes with major life changes. My experience providing end‑of‑life and serious‑illness support helps me sit with clients facing uncertainty, adjusting to new realities, or trying to make sense of emotions that feel layered and difficult to name. I work well with adults who value a balance of reflection and active engagement. Some sessions may focus on slowing down and understanding what feels most present; others may involve identifying patterns, clarifying decisions, or exploring situations that feel complicated. My approach resonates with clients who want therapy to feel steady, collaborative, and meaningful — a place where they can be honest about what they’re carrying and work toward feeling more grounded and clear.
I use CBT by helping you slow things down and notice the thoughts that show up when you’re stressed or overwhelmed. We look at how those thoughts affect your emotions and the choices you make. Together, we check whether those thoughts are fully accurate or shaped by pressure, past experiences, or old patterns. As we notice what’s getting in the way, we practice more balanced ways of looking at situations so you can feel clearer, steadier, and more supported in your daily life.
I use Motivational Interviewing by helping you explore what you want for yourself and what feels hard about making changes. We slow things down and look at what matters most to you, what feels uncertain, and what’s getting in the way. Instead of pushing you toward a decision, I ask questions that help you hear your own thoughts more clearly. As things become clearer, we identify small, realistic steps that support the direction you want to move in and help you feel more grounded in your choices.
I use an eclectic approach, which means I pull from different therapeutic methods based on what you need in the moment. Some sessions focus on slowing down and understanding what feels most present; others involve noticing patterns, exploring emotions, or finding practical steps that help you feel more grounded. I blend approaches like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and supportive reflection in a way that fits your pace, your goals, and what’s happening in your life. The focus is always on creating a steady, meaningful space where you can talk openly about what you’re carrying and move toward feeling clearer and more supported.
I use Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy by helping you notice what’s already working and the moments when things feel even slightly better. We look at your strengths, past successes, and the ways you’ve handled hard situations before. Instead of staying in the problem, we focus on small, realistic changes that move you toward feeling more grounded. Together, we identify what you want your life to feel like and the steps that make that direction possible.