Life has a way of throwing us into situations we never expected, and sometimes it helps to have someone in your corner while you sort through them. My goal is to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without feeling like you need to have everything figured out before you begin.

Therapy with me is collaborative, grounded, and practical. I value honesty, curiosity, and insight that translates into everyday life. Together, we can explore patterns, relationships, and experiences that may be affecting how you feel while also building tools you can use outside the therapy room. Whether we’re navigating something painful, untangling a complicated dynamic, or finding ways to feel more regulated, I aim to create a space that feels thoughtful, supportive, and genuinely useful.

I work with adults, teens, children, couples, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, neurodiversity, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have a special interest in supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse, helping them rebuild self-trust, strengthen boundaries, and better understand the patterns that may have kept them stuck. I especially enjoy relational work and have experience supporting couples from diverse backgrounds, including interracial, age-gap, and LGBTQIA+ relationships. I also enjoy working with children and teens. With young children, therapy often means meeting them where they are — sitting criss-cross applesauce, engaging in playful games, making art, or exploring the sand tray together. Whether I’m working with couples, families, or individuals, I bring curiosity, cultural sensitivity, and respect for the many ways people experience identity, connection, and community.

My approach is integrative and humanistic, including attachment-focused therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, family systems therapy, mindfulness therapy, somatic therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). I see therapy as a reparative process, especially in the ways it can help reshape the patterns that influence how we connect with ourselves and others. Because therapy is never one-size-fits-all, I tailor my work to each client’s strengths, goals, and needs. I strive to make therapy a space that feels grounded, thoughtful, and easy to talk in. I’m comfortable with the hard stuff and bring a steady, nonjudgmental presence to the work.

I also use guided meditation, grounding, and mindfulness-based tools in sessions. If you ever need a mantra or affirmation, I’ve got one for almost everything and am always

happy to help brainstorm the words that make things click. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, where I gained research experience in both neurodevelopment and psychological assessment used in federal settings. I later earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University — go Waves! My experience also includes working as an ABA therapist supporting neurodiverse children, which deepened my understanding of development, behavior, and individualized care.

Outside the therapy room, I enjoy thrifting, vintage finds, eclectic decor, DIY projects, creating art, concerts, irreverent comedies, improv, and spending time with my Pomeranian. I’m also a bit of a beverage goblin, so there’s a good chance you’ll often catch me sipping on three drinks at once. If you’re looking for a therapist who is warm, direct, thoughtful, and practical, I’d be honored to work with you.

Supervised by Mariah Oca, LCSW (#110974)