Partnering with you to make real change
Cultivate skills to promote lasting growth
I see therapy as a collaborative partnership where your voice and experiences are central. You define the areas you wish to explore, and I bring my expertise to help you achieve meaningful change. Together, we will uncover the barriers holding you back from the life you envision. We’ll clarify how you arrived at this point and develop a roadmap for your journey ahead. Throughout this process, I’ll be right by your side, offering direct feedback, practical tools, and genuine encouragement as you take each step forward
With over 15 years of training and experience, I am committed to helping you create meaningful change in your life. My approach is rooted in warmth, curiosity, and a deep understanding of you and your unique experiences. I listen attentively, offering both compassionate support and honest feedback. I customize my interventions to meet your specific needs, drawing from a range of evidence-based therapies such as acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, attachment theory, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches. We'll focus on your strengths and innate ability to adapt while addressing the obstacles that hold you back. Ultimately, I'm here to guide and support you on your path to wellness and a more fulfilling life.
How I work
Background
Before discovering my life’s work as a psychologist, I worked in the corporate world, exploring various roles that never felt right. My life took a transformative turn when I began volunteering on a parental crisis hotline. This experience opened my eyes to the work I was meant to do. I pursued my doctoral degree, earning a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. I was fortunate to complete an American Psychological Association accredited internship at Sharp Healthcare in San Diego, CA followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA. Since obtaining my license, I have spent many years working part-time in Behavioral Medicine at Kaiser Permanente. In addition to this role, I maintain a private practice, which I keep small to ensure I provide my clients with the focused attention they deserve.
Each day, I have the privilege of working with individuals who courageously choose the path of growth. It is an honor to be part of this process, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey to wellness and fulfillment.
