A bit about me

What draws me to this work is my deep curiosity for the human experience. Clients have described my therapy style as a unique combination of warm and direct—warm in the way I bring a friendly and compassionate presence to the room, and direct in the way I am actively engaged in the therapy process, encouraging you to look deeper within.

I believe change takes place through a combination of deeper self-insight, acceptance of what is, and commitment to meaningful action. But therapy is only possible through a strong relationship between a therapist and client, so I look forward to getting to know you and helping you feel seen and understood.

I genuinely enjoy connecting with my clients in curiosity, a sense of humor, and a fascination with the human mind.

My Training

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA through the Board of Behavioral Sciences. I attended Pepperdine University, and went on to receive my Masters in Counseling from Cal State Northridge. My clinical experience includes work in schools, non-profit mental health programs, residential treatment centers, and clinic settings.

I have continued my education through completing all three levels of training in Attachment-Focused EMDR through the Parnell Institute. Most recently, I worked in a clinic that supports many UCSB students and staff, which built my passion for working with college-age individuals and early adulthood transitions.

Tools I Use

My style of therapy is adaptable and person-centered in order to meet you where you’re at, however here are a few of my favorite tools:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): inviting you to develop a deep acceptance of your emotions, decreasing your avoidance strategies, as well as using personal values-based thinking to support your quest for meaning and change

  • EMDR: a trauma treatment using the nervous system and the body’s natural ability to heal itself in order to more effectively desensitize and reprocess traumatic memories and their impacts. I have received training in Attachment-Focused EMDR through the Parnell Institute, which emphasizes using EMDR for not only acute traumatic experiences, but also complex trauma (collections of upsetting experiences over time) and emphasizes a restorative therapist-client relationship

  • Psychodynamic Therapy: gaining a deeper insight into your origin story and understanding how your collection of life experiences impact your stance toward the world and patterns that play out in your life

  • The Nervous System: helping you understand the connection between your mind and body, understanding how life experiences have impacted your default responses, and teaching you ways to communicate ease to your system.