Licensed to practice in California and accepts 14 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 9 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I am passionate about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. I believe in meeting each person where they are and partnering with them to uncover their strengths, develop practical tools, and move toward a more fulfilling life. My goal is to help clients feel empowered, hopeful, and confident in their ability to create meaningful change.
You can expect a warm, supportive space where you feel truly seen, heard, and accepted without judgment. I believe the foundation of meaningful therapy is the trusting relationship you build with your therapist; feeling safe enough to open up, explore difficult experiences, and to work through life's challenges together. During our first session, we will talk about what brings you to therapy, explore any relevant history, and I will share a little about myself and my approach to therapy. Together, we will decide whether we are a good fit to continue this journey. My hope is that you leave our first session feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about what's ahead.
I bring warmth, authenticity, curiosity and steady compassion to every session. My goal is to help clients feel empowered, hopeful, and confident in their own ability to find happiness and inner peace.
I work with adults who want to improve their quality of life by exploring the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that keep them feeling stuck. Together, we identify patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools to support meaningful and lasting change. I also work with clients who want to strengthen and improve their relationships. Together, we focus on enhancing communication, learning how to deepen emotional connections, and build healthier, more supportive patterns.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which uses gentle back-and-forth movements like eye movements or tapping to help your brain process difficult memories. This helps reduce the strong emotions attached to painful memories so they feel less overwhelming.
I use Person-Centered Therapy by creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood. Through empathy, genuineness, and acceptance, I help you explore your experiences and move toward growth in a way that feels authentic to you.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients understand and reshape the emotional patterns that drive their relationships and interactions. By strengthening emotional awareness and connection, I support clients in building more secure, responsive, and fulfilling bonds with others.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns that influence their emotions and behaviors. Together, we develop practical strategies to reframe thinking, build coping skills, and create lasting, positive change.
I use the Gottman Method to help individuals strengthen their relationship by improving communication, deepening friendship, and managing conflict more effectively. Drawing on research-based tools, I guide clients in learning how to build trust, increasing emotional connection, and creating shared meaning with their partners.