When working with individuals, I adopt a strength-based and trauma-informed approach. I view therapy as a collaborative process and aim to create a supportive environment that guides individuals toward their most authentic selves and meaningful lives. While I can be solution-focused, I also welcome deeper exploration that grapples with the pain of navigating oppressive systems or societal expectations that disrupt one’s sense of self. In my work, I often remind individuals of the compassion we effortlessly give to others, yet forget to give ourselves.

I integrate techniques from Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Therapy, and parts work. I am also currently seeking training to integrate more somatic approaches into my practice. I prioritize meeting individuals where they are, understanding that resilience can be exhausting.

I earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz. While in San Diego, I provided counseling to adolescents and their families at a community mental health site, which offered services to students involved in the juvenile court system and the San Diego Unified School District.

Currently, I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, the impacts of trauma, and navigating life transitions and stressors.