My journey with therapy began in my early 20’s when I faced a personal crisis. A family member suggested therapy, and though I felt intimidated, I gave it a chance. It became the gift I didn’t know I needed. Through a strong therapeutic relationship with my first therapist, I began to heal and transform, gaining a broader perspective. Therapy felt like a light turning on in a dark room, offering emotional support, validation, and insight into negative patterns. With my therapist’s encouragement, I applied to graduate school, driven by the desire to facilitate the same transformation for others.
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), I am honored to help my client’s on their journey. I meet each person where they are, establishing safety and trust as we navigate the psyche together. My goal is to create positive change, guiding clients to experience the benefits of therapy.
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.
