I'm a therapist, a lifelong learner, and a deeply curious person.
I've always been fascinated by what makes us who we are—our patterns, our relationships, our stories, and the ways we try to make sense of it all.
To me, therapy is a place where we can slow down enough to understand what's happening beneath the surface. Not to judge you or try to "fix" you, but to understand you.
Because when we understand ourselves more clearly, we have more choice in how we respond.
What therapy with me feels like
I don't believe therapy is about having all the answers. I think it's about becoming curious together.
Some weeks we'll slow down and explore a pattern that's been with you for years. Other weeks we'll focus on practical changes you can begin making right away. Good therapy makes room for both.
I'm warm, thoughtful, collaborative, and direct. I'll challenge you when it helps, support you when you need it, and always meet you where you are.
With me, you don't have to hold everything together.
I don't believe meaningful change happens by pushing people faster than they're ready. We'll work at a pace that feels challenging enough to grow, but not so overwhelming that you lose yourself in the process.
The people I tend to work well with
How I think about therapy
My role
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, insightful, and capable.
They're often the people others rely on—the "strong one" in their family, relationship, workplace, or friend group.
From the outside, it may look like they have everything together. Inside, they may be carrying anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, ADHD or autism, identity questions, or simply the exhaustion of holding so much for so long.
If you're looking to understand yourself more deeply—not just cope with life, but really make sense of your experiences—we may be a good fit.
I see therapy as a process of understanding, not fixing.
Together we'll look at the patterns that make sense given your history, the emotions that are trying to communicate something important, and the beliefs that may be keeping you stuck.
I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based therapies, trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, and attachment-informed work—but I don't believe therapy should feel like you're being put through a protocol.
Every person is different.
Therapy should evolve with you.
As your needs change, our work can change too.
My role isn't to tell you who to become.
It's to help you better understand yourself so your choices begin to feel more intentional, authentic, and aligned with who you are.
I won't always have the answers.
What I will bring is curiosity, clinical experience, thoughtful questions, and a commitment to figuring things out together.
You're the expert on your own life.
I'm here to help you see it more clearly.
Professional Background
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience across private practice, hospital-based mental health, and California's forensic mental health system.
My work combines clinical depth with practical strategies that help people navigate anxiety, trauma, relationships, identity, grief, life transitions, and neurodivergence.
I remain committed to ongoing learning and continually refining my approach so that the therapy I provide continues to evolve alongside the people I work with.
If You're Thinking About Starting Therapy
Finding the right therapist matters, and it's okay to take your time.
Therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to be yourself.
If something about my approach resonates with you, I'd be glad to connect.