About My Professional Therapy Experience:

I received my MSW from UCLA and my BA from UT Austin. I have two decades of experience working with individuals in a variety of settings, including Cedars-Sinai, Occidental College, LA based community mental health clinics and emergency shelters. 

In addition to my direct clinical work I am passionate about supporting new clinicians on their journey and provide both individual and group clinical supervision to new therapists.

Therapy Specializations and Interests

My background includes extensive training in trauma specific interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for those interested in gaining concrete tools and strategies to manage distress.

I am influenced by Attachment Theory, Polyvagal theory and Internal Family Systems (IFS) and incorporate this into my work with clients.

In my work I am forever curious and integrating new updates related to neurobiology, intergenerational trauma, epigenetics and the role of nature in healing our mental health. I believe in honoring the connection between mind and body.

I have worked with individuals, couples & families experiencing a variety of issues including:

• Anxiety

• Specific phobias or fears

• OCD

• Depression

• Traumatic experiences, complex trauma and PTSD

• Life transitions

• Grief and Loss

• Burnout

• Alcohol or substance addiction / use

• Isolation or Loneliness

• Breaking negative patterns

• Perfectionism

• Perinatal experiences (postpartum anxiety and depression, infertility, birth trauma, NICU)

• Family members of those experiencing chronic mental illness or substance abuse

• Creative blocks or stress related to the ups and downs of a creative career

Professional Trainings / Development:

• EMDRIA EMDR Certified Therapist

• Direct training from Dr. Bruce Perry in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)

I work with clients via telehealth and in person. Most of my clients live in the North East Los Angeles (Silver Lake, Echo Park, Los Feliz, Atwater Village, Highland Park, Eagle Rock), Glendale or Pasadena region but I can see anyone in California virtually.