Licensed to practice in California and accepts 71 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Grief and 10 more.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has clinical experience in medical social work, home health, geriatrics, and end of life care. I am looking forward to building my clinical practice with Grow. I am trained in CBT techniques and use a strengths and system based approach to my work. My full time work is managing a team of social workers and support staff in Hospice. I bring a caring, client-centered and practical approach to my work.
I will want to get to know you and more about what brings you to pursuing therapy. I will ask for a basic psychosocial history, mental health history and previous therapy experiences. I will ask about the clients goals and what they are looking for in a therapy and how we can work together to achieve your clinical goals and expectations.
I am very patient centered and do not come with an agenda of my own. I support patients with their goals and bring a strengths based approach to clinical work. I am trained as a social worker - we meet patients where they are at and work from there. I am a practical thinker and will hope to support you with developing simple day to day needs to support your mental health needs.
I am positioned to work with clients who need support in managing their day to day mental health needs, from anxiety, to depression, to even basic organizational needs. My experience with clients with chronic health conditions enables me to understand the challenges that health conditions bring to mental health and can support people with achieving their mental health goals while managing their physical health. i have worked with patients of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds through my years of clinical work in medical systems in San Francisco. I understand resources and resource management and can help people navigate care as needed.
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Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Kern Family Health Care - Medi-Cal
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have completed various trainings in CBT and use this practice to inform my interventions. I am focused on practical approaches to therapy and CBT is in line with my favorite modalities given its versatility and ability to help patients in all areas. I use homework and daily coping strategies as part of this intervention.
Strength-Based
Focusing on one's strengths can boost their self-esteem and confidence. I use strength based interventions in every session to help clients see what they sometimes can not see in themselves and to help them become more aware of their 'superpowers.'
Grief Therapy
I have experience as a clinical social worker in grief therapy and bereavement support groups, in oncology and hospice settings. I have worked with bereaved clients and help them cope and adjust after death.
Group Therapy
I have facilitated oncology and bereavement support groups, as well as facilitating groups and meetings in a professional context. I value the group setting and see a lot of value in getting support from others and/or going to therapy with someone else to sort out problems.
Trauma Informed Care
Trauma affects all part of ones coping and we can't treat any form of mental health need without recognizing trauma. I always take a trauma informed approach to care and incorporate coping and breathing exercises as needed to support therapeutic interventions.
7 ratings with written reviews
February 5, 2026
Comfortable she made it easy to start our sessions an seemed to understand what I had trouble explaining
October 14, 2025
She is very helpful, and made me feel very safe. I felt very comfortable expressing my feelings and I look forward to going and taking the next steps with her.
October 2, 2025
My therapist has created a safe understanding space, where I feel truly heard, and supported and guided to grow. She’s made a real difference in my life.