Who I Work With
Adults, teens, couples, and families who are seeking support, guidance, and solutions in navigating life’s challenges.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of next steps, I’d like to help you create meaningful change.
My Specialties
Teen and young adult anxiety and depression
Parenting
Difficult family dynamics
Couples and relationship challenges
Complex Trauma
PTSD
Self Esteem & Motivation
About Me
My approach to therapy is collaborative, empathic, and practical – I believe healing happens in a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My style is warm, direct, and authentic, creating an environment where we can create meaningful change.
In our sessions, you can expect a space defined by kindness and unwavering support, but I don't believe in just nodding along. I bring a high level of authenticity and directness to the room; I’ll tell you the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable, because that’s where the growth happens. We will use deep insight to untangle the "why" behind your patterns, and we’ll definitely use humor to lighten the load along the way—because sometimes, you just have to laugh at the messiness of being human.
My path to this work wasn’t a straight line — it was a scenic route with plenty of elevation changes. I transitioned into this field later in life, bringing a career’s worth of "real world" experience and the hard-earned wisdom that comes from navigating my own seasons of struggle. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, to face major transitions, and to wonder if things actually get better.
(Spoiler: They can!)
What Makes Me Come Alive
The beach– It’s my happy place-it always me feel like I’m on vacation and I never get tired of watching the waves and the sea life
My dog—Don’t get me started, he’s my soul mate and my co-therapist
My young adult kids- They’re so smart and funny and cool
Yoga–Listen I’m not doing it every day but when I do, I think “I wanna do this every day”
Food–Both eating it and making it
Reading–Thrillers, historical fiction–I love a good story.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #155708
MA, Marriage and Family Therapy Touro University
MA, Psychology California School of Professional Psychology
BA, English Mundelein College
Education
Certifications/ Advanced Training/ Memberships
EMDR trained
CAMFT member
Los Gatos & Virtual