Hello and welcome to my practice! I have always been drawn to helping others and have been working in the therapy field for over 20 years, many of those at Kaiser Permanente. I feel fortunate to be in a position to help people with and through some of life's most challenging times. I have worked with hundreds of youth and adults doing individual and family therapy as well as parent consultation. It is with humility and compassion that I approach my work with clients as we collaboratively identify what is most important for them to work on. I believe that you, as the client and consumer, deserve to feel comfortable and confident in the work we do together and am open to your feedback. I understand that talking to a therapist can feel intimidating but believe you will find me to be thoughtful, kind and engaging as we explore a path towards realizing your mental health goals.
As an experienced therapist with extensive experience, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, each navigating their own challenges and aspirations. From individuals struggling with mood and worry issues to parents looking to have better relationships with their children to teens trying to navigate the complexities of adolescence, my work has encompassed a wide array of clients with varying difficulties and goals. This breadth of experience has honed my ability to work flexibly with therapeutic approaches to best address the specific needs and circumstances of each individual. Through this experience I have had the privilege of witnessing the transformative power of therapy and how it can help people cultivate resilience and self-compassion. I work with individuals wanting to make changes in their lives or learn to better manage the challenges that they are facing. There are times in our lives where we can benefit from more support which can include therapy, whether that is more short-term work or a longer and more in-depth approach. I have worked with a broad range of difficulties and problems and consider myself to be an ally to the LGBTQ community and communities of color. Please reach out to discuss whether or not we might be a good fit.
For those new to therapy or those who have found benefit from it in the past, I commend you in taking the time to care for yourself. Therapy can help to identify and change unhealthy patterns in relationships and create or restore a healthy balance to your life.