About me

I’ve been practicing therapy since 2018 and bring a wide range of clinical experience to my work. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals in diverse settings including domestic violence shelters, sexual assault centers, psychiatric hospitals, substance use treatment programs, outpatient clinics, and private practice. These experiences have deepened my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the many ways people learn to survive.

Although I’ve completed my formal education, my learning hasn’t stopped. I’m continually expanding my skills through professional trainings and a genuine love for reading therapy books that challenge and inspire me. Staying engaged in my own growth helps me show up fully for the clients I serve.

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My Approach

I believe therapy should meet you exactly where you are. Each session is guided by your needs in the moment, whether that means exploring a painful memory, sitting with difficult emotions, or simply trying to make sense of what’s been showing up for you lately.

At the heart of my approach is curiosity and collaboration. I’ll ask questions that invite deeper reflection and insight, always at a pace that feels safe and manageable. I also value equipping you with practical tools and psychoeducation that you can carry with you outside the therapy room.

What therapy with me looks like

Sessions often flow between insight and implementation. We may spend time unpacking the deeper roots of a struggle and then shift into learning skills that help you respond differently in your daily life. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling supported and grounded.

You can expect:

  • A warm, nonjudgmental space where you lead the pace and direction

  • Gentle questions to help you explore patterns and parts of yourself

  • Psychoeducation around trauma, nervous system responses, boundaries, and more

  • Practical tools like worksheets or exercises to use between sessions

  • Intention-setting or reflective practices to deepen the work

  • Occasional use of a whiteboard to visually map out emotions, thoughts, or coping strategies

My work blends reflection with action because therapy isn’t just about what happens in the room, but how it supports you in everyday life.

  • Masters of Arts | Social Work | Loma Linda University | Loma Linda, CA                                        

    Bachelors of Arts | Psychology and Social Behavior | University of California Irvine | Irvine, CA

    • EMDR trained clinician

    • Brainspotting

    • I have completed Level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

    • I have completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    Brainspotting

    Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    Gottman Method Couples Therapy

    Mindfulness-based interventions

    Psychodynamic therapy