Licensed to practice in California and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Trauma and PTSD, Suicidal Ideation, Depression and 4 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
I’m a dedicated practitioner committed to helping people feel supported, understood, and empowered in their own lives. My practice is grounded in a thoughtful, compassionate approach that recognizes each person’s individual experiences, strengths, and goals. I strive to create a welcoming space where meaningful connection, growth, and lasting change can take place.
Your first session is an opportunity to begin feeling comfortable, heard, and understood. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you hope will be different in your life. You’ll have space to share your story at your own pace—there is no pressure to discuss anything you’re not ready to explore. For clients who have experienced trauma, creating a sense of safety and trust is especially important. We’ll begin building that foundation together and identify where you would like to focus our work. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what therapy can look like, a sense of our shared goals, and hopefully the reassurance that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. You’ve already taken an important first step by reaching out.
What sets my approach apart is the genuine compassion and understanding I bring to the therapeutic relationship. Having personally experienced a season of profound uncertainty and fear when my son was diagnosed with cancer, I understand how powerful it can be to have someone sit beside you in the darkness and help you find a way forward. That experience shaped the way I practice: I don’t believe in simply “fixing” people or offering one-size-fits-all solutions. I believe in meeting each client where they are, listening without judgment, honoring their unique story, and creating a safe space where they can feel seen and understood. My goal is to help clients discover their own strengths, find hope, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
My ideal client is someone who has experienced trauma or difficult life experiences and may be struggling with the lasting emotional impact of what they’ve been through. They may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. I work with individuals who are ready to better understand themselves, process their experiences, and develop healthier ways of coping and connecting. You don’t have to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. My goal is to provide a safe, compassionate, and judgment-free space where you can begin to feel heard and understood.
I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as one of the approaches in my practice to help clients heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR can help the brain process experiences that may feel “stuck,” so that painful memories become less overwhelming and no longer have the same impact on your thoughts, emotions, and everyday life. I believe EMDR should be approached with compassion, patience, and a strong foundation of safety and trust. We will move at a pace that feels right for you, first developing tools to help you feel grounded and supported before processing difficult experiences. My goal is not to erase your memories, but to help you feel less controlled by them and more able to move forward with a greater sense of safety, confidence, and peace.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. When we experience trauma, stress, or difficult life circumstances, it can be easy to develop patterns of thinking that leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from ourselves. Together, we’ll gently explore these patterns and identify healthier, more balanced ways of responding. CBT is practical and collaborative. We’ll work together to develop coping skills, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build greater confidence in your ability to manage difficult emotions and situations. My goal is to help you develop tools that you can use both inside and outside of therapy, while honoring your experiences and moving at a pace that feels safe and supportive.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop a healthier relationship with difficult thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings, ACT helps you learn how to make room for them without allowing them to control your life. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build skills to respond to life with greater flexibility and intention. My goal is to help you move toward a life that reflects your values, even when difficult emotions or memories arise. Through ACT, clients can develop greater self-awareness, acceptance, and confidence while learning that healing doesn’t require waiting until everything feels perfect before moving forward.
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop practical skills for managing intense emotions, navigating relationships, and responding to stressful situations in healthier ways. For those who have experienced trauma, emotions can sometimes feel overwhelming or difficult to manage. DBT provides tools to help you become more aware of what you’re feeling, tolerate difficult moments, and respond rather than react. Together, we may work on mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. I use DBT in a collaborative and compassionate way, helping clients build skills that they can apply in everyday life. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, capable, and confident while developing healthier ways of coping and creating meaningful connections.
I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help clients who experience anxiety, obsessive thoughts, or compulsive behaviors. ERP is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps you gradually face uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or situations while learning that you can tolerate the discomfort without relying on compulsions or avoidance. We move at a pace that feels manageable and work together to develop a sense of safety and confidence throughout the process. My approach is compassionate and collaborative—I will never ask you to face something before you are ready. Over time, ERP can help reduce the power that anxiety and obsessive thoughts have over your life and give you greater freedom to focus on the things that matter most to you.