Types of clients treated:
- Teens (13-17)
- Young Adults (18-25)
- Adults (26-64)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Couples
- LGBTQ+
- Trans & Gender Expansive
- Non-Monogamous
- Neurodivergent
- BIPOC
- Immigrants & First-Generation
- Women
- Men
- College Students
- Expats & Nomads
Types of therapies or interventions used:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Internal Family Systems / Parts Work
- Person-Centered
- Humanistic & Existential
- Psychodynamic
- Narrative
- Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
- Strengths-Based
- Mindfulness-Based
- Somatic & Body-Based
- Family Systems
- Attachment-Based
- Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Compassion-Focused
- Feminist & Anti-Racist
- LGBTQ+ & Gender-Affirming
- Exposure Therapy
- Nonviolent Communication
- Psychoeducation
Types of mental health issues treated:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- Complex Trauma
- Childhood Trauma
- Sexual Assault & Sexual Trauma
- Domestic & Intimate Partner Violence
- Bipolar Disorder
- OCD
- Personality Disorders (incl. BPD)
- Panic
- Dissociation
- ADHD & Executive Function
- Substance Use & Recovery
- Self-Harm & Suicidal Ideation
- Body Image & Body Dysmorphia
- Perfectionism
- Self-Esteem & Shame
- Anger Management
- Relationship & Attachment Issues
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Codependency & Boundaries
- Communication Issues
- Sexuality & Gender Identity
- Identity & Belonging
- Cultural & Systemic Stress
- Grief & Loss
- Life Transitions
- Adjustment Disorders
- Burnout & Stress
- Chronic Pain & Illness
- Career & Life Purpose
Licenses/Certifications:
APCC #15532
Supervised by Emma Esper, LMFT #137235, LPCC #14998
Education:
B.S. Earth Sciences, University of California, Santa Cruz
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Redlands
Availability:
Newport Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA
Telehealth
Languages:
English
Years of experience:
4
Why I became a Therapist:
I was a client before I was a therapist, and as a client I often felt like it was challenging to connect with my providers. Realizing there was a gap in representation for unconventionally aligned people like myself, I came into this field wanting to support the multitudes of intersecting identities that may feel ostracized or rejected by the systems from which we seek care.
Describe your therapeutic approach and what makes it unique?
I utilize an eclectic, trauma-informed approach because not every problem has the same fix, and because my clients are ultimately the experts in what works best for them. That being said, I am especially curious about personal narratives, core values, childhood experiences, and existential beliefs. What this means is that therapy will focus on exploring life stories, reinforcing strengths, and centering values.
