My journey with therapy started as a client in my early 20’s. I was navigating a difficult crisis and I was struggling to make sense of it. A family member suggested therapy and I was intimidated and scared by the idea. With some encouragement, I decided to try it. Therapy was the gift I didn’t know I needed. Through the relationship with my first therapist, my life began to heal and transform; my perspective broadened. It felt like a light was turned on in a dark room. I felt emotionally supported and validated. Over time, I was able to see negative patterns, and a different perspective. In fact, it was with the support of my therapist that I decided to apply to graduate school. I felt called to help provide others with the same transformational experience.
As a therapist today, I am honored to help facilitate my client’s on their journey. I believe that it’s the therapeutic relationship that is ultimately healing. I meet each client where they are. Collaboratively, we establish safety and trust and then we can walk through the psyche together, turning on lights and dusting out the cobwebs. I encourage people to reach out and experience the benefits that therapy has to offer.
about
Education and Professional Training
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #81076 (licensed since 2014)
Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Depth Psychology, from Pacifica Graduate Institute (Graduated in 2011)
Directed research: Completion and publication of Master’s thesis titled, “Meditation and Psychotherapy: Integrating mindfulness and Body-Oriented Awareness into Therapy.”(2011)
Bachelor’s Degree from University of California Santa Barbara.
Somatic Experiencing Institute
Completion of 2 year, intermediate level trauma training. Close case consultation with founder and trauma specialist, Peter Levine.
Postpartum Action Institute
Completion of certificate training in Perinatal Mental Health, which includes prenatal, postpartum and the transition into early parenting.
Couple Therapy Training - PACT Level 2
Intensive year long training in the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy with renowned couples therapist Stan Tatkin.
Polaris Insight Center
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy training at Polaris Insight Center in San Francisco.
Clinical Experience
Private Practice, Ojai and Ventura, CA.
Adult, Couple, and Adolescent Psychotherapy specializing in trauma, mood disorders, couples work, relationship issues, maternal mental health, personal growth, and non-ordinary states of consciousness. In private practice since 2010.
Destinations to Recovery, Teen Treatment Center, Los Angeles, CA.
Supervisor and counselor for teenagers in a residential treatment program treating addiction, mood disorders, self-injurious behaviors, trauma, internet addiction and LGBTQIA support.
Teen Line, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, Beverly Hills, CA.
Supervisor for crisis hotline handling at-risk teens. I was responsible for counseling and emergency intervention of high risk suicidal callers as well as assessing for child abuse, and reporting to appropriate authorities.
Open Paths Counseling Center, Culver City, CA.
Low-fee counseling center where I was a primary therapist treating individuals, couples, and families for an at-risk and traumatized population. Many clients were court-mandated and referred from the Department of Child and Family Services.
