Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

IN our first session, we will begin to get to know one another and please note that this will be a safe , non-judgemental place for you . I believe that it is important to do a thorough psychosocial evaluation and to hear what you would like to accomplish in our time together. I will start where you are as this is your time . I also welcome any questions that you may have for me.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My niche is in women's issues. I am here to help women deal with the bombardment of stressors placed upon women. My biggest strength is that I have nearly 30 years of practice in different arenas and that I am authentic and will be there with you one step at a time. Moreover, I look at the whole person and help you to augment your understanding of what is working for you and what changes you want to make to move toward living your best life. I am a strong advocate of mental health and the destigmatization of populations that are discriminated upon. MAIN ISSUES : self-esteem high-powered women who are perfectionistic Women who can never say no Looking at past patterns and thoughts that continue to play out in your head resulting from past trauma Looking at faulty thinking patterns that keep you stuck Boundary issues women who are doing it all and their self- esteem has taken a hit due to their giving to everyone other than themself unfulfilled in career same-sex relationships and the struggles often faced Menopause Infidelity Infertility Ending of a marriage sandwich generation: taking care of parents and children at the same time Grief and loss of a loved one

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Hi, I’m a licensed clinician with nearly 30 years of experience specializing in women’s mental health across the lifespan. My work centers around high-functioning, high-achieving women who are outwardly successful yet inwardly carrying deep emotional stress. Many of the women I support are navigating the intense pressure of demanding careers, balancing leadership roles with home life, and becoming new parents or while silently struggling with discrimination, workplace harassment, and the unrelenting expectation to “do it all.” They often carry the weight of perfectionism and emotional labor, all while appearing composed on the outside. I have a particular passion for helping women through the complex and often under-discussed emotional impact of menopause—from shifting hormones and body image to identity loss, anxiety, living for longevity, healthy diet and mood changes. I also work with women facing infertility, the emotional highs and lows of parenting, and the grief or confusion that can accompany life transitions like aging, empty nesting, or redefining purpose after decades of meeting everyone else's needs. In the course of my work, I’ve also supported women navigating toxic relationships, divorce and visitation issues (drawing on my experience at LA Dependency Court), and infidelity, as well as those sandwiched between the needs of aging parents and growing children. Using an integrative approach that blends CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy, I provide a space for women to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves—away from the noise of external demands and internal perfectionism. My goal is to help women find clarity, self-compassion, and resilience in every phase of their lives.