My Journey to Becoming a Therapist
I didn't always know I wanted to be a therapist. Like many people, I stumbled into this work through my own journey of healing and self-discovery.
After years of feeling stuck in patterns I couldn't quite understand—anxiety that seemed to come from nowhere, relationships that repeated familiar struggles, a sense of disconnection from my authentic self—I finally started therapy. And it changed everything.
Not overnight. Not magically. But gradually, I began to see how the pieces of my life fit together. That experience planted a seed. If therapy could help me understand myself and create real change, maybe I could help others do the same.
My Training & Approach
I earned my Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC #46629) in California. But my real education has come from years of working with people—listening to their stories, witnessing their struggles, and celebrating their breakthroughs.
I'm trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS)—two approaches that have transformed how I understand human behavior and relationships.
What Makes My Practice Different
I'm a real person, not a blank slate. I bring my full self to our sessions—empathy, humor, directness, and genuine care.
I work with all kinds of people. Individuals, couples, business partners. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming and welcome people of all backgrounds.
I believe in you more than you might believe in yourself right now. Even when you're stuck, even when you feel hopeless—there's always a path forward.