Services
About My Clients
I work with adult individuals and couples who are experiencing anxiety, depression, professional stress, relationship issues, or other life concerns. I work well with clients who may have had negative experiences in prior therapy or feel that a therapist might not "get" them. In therapy with me, you are more than your symptoms. We will discover your strengths and help you reconnect with your innate resilience. I also offer a sliding scale for fees.
My Background and Approach
As a humanistic-existential therapist, I believe that healing and growth happen when you feel truly seen, heard, and valued. My approach is person-centered, meaning that you – not just your symptoms, but your whole self – are at the heart of our work together. My priority is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where we can explore your thoughts and feelings in ways that are most meaningful to you. Together, we will work toward greater clarity, self-awareness, and empowerment – helping you connect with what truly matters and guiding you toward embracing your most authentic and fulfilling life. I tailor therapy to each client's specific needs and preferences within a person-centered framework. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness, we will explore what feels most helpful to you while fostering insight and growth in a safe and supportive environment.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Outside of my clinical practice, I am a wife and mother of two young daughters. Our home in Orange County, CA, is always full of laughter and the chaos of enjoying life with our two dogs, three guinea pigs, a betta fish, and an aquatic snail (all rescues). I love the simple pleasures of slow mornings, listening to vinyl records, dancing (badly), long-distance running (slowly), and always having beach sand inside of my car (I wouldn’t have life any other way). I deeply value curiosity, gaining new perspectives, and lifelong learning. My personal ethos is that I don’t engage in fear-based behavior – if my curiosity is leading me somewhere I will “do it scared.” I encourage my family to embrace the same growth mindset, living our lives guided more strongly by our creativity than by our fears. I am a strong LGBTQIA+ ally, supporter of DEI, and am a long-time vegan.