Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Coping Skills, Trauma and PTSD, Depression and 2 more.
New to Grow
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW/LICSW) in California and Massachusetts. I support individuals impacted by trauma, anxiety, and depression, helping them feel more grounded, understood, and empowered in their everyday lives. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, or depression. My focus is to help you develop insight into your experiences and emotions while providing practical tools for lasting change.
Our first session is an opportunity to talk about what brought you to therapy and what you hope to gain from it. I will listen closely and ask thoughtful questions to better understand your experiences and help create an individualized plan for treatment. Therapy is a collaborative process, and we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable.
My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I prioritize creating a safe and supportive space that offers honest feedback and practical tools to help clients heal and move forward. Clients often describe me as empathetic and honest, someone who provides genuine support while encouraging growth and accountability. In sessions, I focus on understanding your perspective, validating your feelings, and helping you build skills and insights that promote healing, resilience, and meaningful change.
My ideal client is an adult who is navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, or depression and is ready to better understand themselves and create meaningful change. They may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and want support in developing healthier coping strategies, improving relationships, managing difficult emotions, or rebuilding confidence. Whether you're beginning therapy for the first time or returning after a break, I strive to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can process your experiences, gain insight, and build practical skills to help you feel more balanced, resilient, and empowered in your daily life.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with other evidence-based approaches to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, particularly in the context of trauma, anxiety, and depression. Traumatic experiences and ongoing stress can shape the way we think about ourselves, others, and the world, often leading to patterns of fear, self-criticism, avoidance, or hopelessness. Together, we identify these patterns, explore how they impact your daily life, and develop healthier ways of coping.
Psychoeducation
I use psychoeducation to help clients better understand how trauma, anxiety, and depression affect their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and nervous system. By increasing insight into these experiences, clients can reduce self-blame, develop effective coping strategies, and feel more empowered to navigate challenges and create lasting change.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients identify their strengths, recognize what is working in their lives, and focus on small, practical steps toward change. This approach helps clients build confidence, set meaningful goals, and create strategies to overcome challenges in their everyday lives.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help clients better understand and manage their emotions, cope with stress, improve relationships, and build healthier patterns of responding to challenges.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
I use Exposure and Response Prevention to help clients gradually face fears, thoughts, or situations that cause anxiety while learning healthier ways to respond. This approach supports clients in building confidence, reducing avoidance, and increasing their ability to manage anxiety in everyday life