About Me

I began my career attending the University of California, Santa Barbara where I earned my B.A. in Psychology and had the opportunity to work with adults struggling with Traumatic Brain Injuries; there I learned to value the significance of being a source of support to someone who is struggling and I was amazed at how much I learned from hearing their life stories. I later attended the University of Southern California to obtain a Master's in Social Work. With over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field, I have served families, young adults/adults, and teens who are motivated to dive deeper into their emotions and empower themselves to learn how to cope with life's challenges more effectively. I have worked as a therapist and Clinical Director at several treatment centers over the last ten years. When I am not working, I enjoy staying active through hiking outdoors, yoga, cooking as well as spending time with my friends and family (usually around a good meal, sourdough is a specialty!).

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I approach therapy sessions with clients in a nonjudgmental, approachable way; I'm a firm believer that YOU are the expert on your life, and I am here to bring my skills and training to help you elicit the change you seek. 

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Finally, if you approach therapy as a process that takes effort and commitment, you can transform your life. Are you ready to invest in yourself?

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