My core belief as a therapist is that you are the expert in your life. My job is to support you in discovering how you want to live your best, healthiest, most liberated life. Our work together is to uncover what keeps you from living out your values and goals and to help you get to the life you want. Sometimes the things that keep us stuck can be beliefs about ourselves or the world, unhelpful coping strategies, struggles with relationships, depression or anxiety, trauma responses that we feel no control over, or the weight of life stresses and transitions. We will work together to get to the root of whatever is holding you back and together forge a way forward. It is my goal to provide the safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings, experiences, values, goals, new skills, and new ideas. I have had the privilege to walk with individuals experiencing a variety of issues from depression and anxiety, to parenting struggles, trauma (including attachment trauma, religious trauma, and sexual trauma), major illness, loss, and significant life transitions.

Prior to earning my masters degree in social work and entering the mental health field, I spent 20 years teaching children, teens and adults to love and enjoy making music at the piano. After several years, I realized that my favorite part of the work was not the music, but my relationships with my students, and the ways that I could customize the learning environment to their needs and interests. So I decided to pursue a career in mental health where I could build therapeutic relationships with my clients and create a safe environment for them to seek growth and healing. I look forward to hearing your stories and walking with you through some of your journey.

I currently live in Southern California with my partner, two teens, and two puppies. I love reading, being in nature, and playing games (board and video) with my teens.