I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and am based in California. I received my Masters of Social Work from the University of Southern California. I have over ten years of experience proving mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults in variety of settings including community mental health, inpatient clinics, and schools. I work with adults who are looking for a supportive, thoughtful space to better understand themselves, heal from past experiences, and develop tools to feel more grounded and connected. I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and major life transitions, including identity shifts and periods of emotional overwhelm. I also have a particular interest and experience in supporting adults during the pregnancy and postpartum period. My approach to therapy is holistic and collaborative. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based practices, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic therapy. We’ll work together to help you build stronger connections, gain deeper insight and develop healthier habits to navigate life's challenges.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing so that we can work together to create a tailored plan specific to your needs. We will spend the first several sessions getting to know each other. I prioritize wanting to ensure that you feel comfortable safe opening up to me.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I bring a range of strengths to my therapeutic practice, including empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence, which help me create a safe, supportive space for clients to explore their challenges. My adaptability allows me to tailor therapeutic approaches to each individual’s unique needs, especially during times of transition. I am skilled in conflict resolution and goal-setting, guiding clients through relationship dynamics and personal growth with compassion and clarity. With a focus on mindfulness, self-awareness, and holistic well-being, I empower clients to navigate life’s changes with resilience and confidence, always fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous growth.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or are navigating periods of significant change and uncertainty. I also specialize in supporting individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including those adjusting to identity shifts, emotional challenges, and the mental load that often accompanies parenthood. I offer a compassionate, supportive space to help clients better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and develop tools to feel more grounded and connected In our work together, we’ll explore how your past experiences shape your present and help you discover the tools you need to move forward with confidence, clarity, and a deeper understanding of yourself. I specialize in helping women like you manage relationships, embrace new transitions (like career changes, breakups, or moving cities), and develop healthier patterns in communication, self-worth, and emotional well-being.
Attachment-based
Using this science-based theory, I work with clients to help them better understand how their experiences as children with their caregivers, can impact how they navigate interpersonal relationships as adults. Together we will work on helping you learn your attachment style, so that you can build stronger and more meaningful connections.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have worked with clients struggling from various mental health challenges. such as anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transitions, by helping them gain a better understanding of the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We work together to identify and challenge these unhelpful thinking patterns to reduce symptoms, and increase your overall well-being.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I utilize yoga, breath, meditation and somatic techniques to help you tap into your mind-body connection.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
As a Caucasian I regularly participate in multicultural educational practices and anti-racism training to ensure I'm being sensitive to those that have had different experiences than myself. I seek to understand without judgement, while utilizing that understanding in assisting you.