About Me

I have over 10 years of experience studying and practicing in the field of mental health. I earned my BA in Psychology from University of San Francisco, my Masters of Social Welfare (MSW) from UCLA, am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California, and hold a certification in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). Prior to opening my private practice, I worked in several healthcare settings, including in a newborn and infant critical care unit (NICCU). This provided me a wealth of experience counseling new parents and walking with people through end of life care and experiences of trauma, loss and grief, as well as major life & identity shifts. This was deeply meaningful, formative work that has solidified my dedication to working with individuals and couples. Many of my clients also come to me seeking to process past or ongoing trauma, anxiety, grief, and loss. or to process everyday stressors that come with being human.

I come to this work with values rooted in social justice with an emphasis on the importance of human relationships and the dignity & worth of every person. I believe that our wellness as humans does not solely derive from our personal experiences, but that intergenerational stories, social injustice, societal inequities, and systemic oppression inflict trauma that impact our self-concept and life perspective.