I believe therapy is a lot like braces — it can be uncomfortable, even painful at times, but those feelings are a sign that change is happening. And, of course, it helps when you have a fun dentist, or in this case, a fun therapist.
Types of clients treated:
- Children (5-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young Adults (18-25)
- Adults (26-64)
- Couples
- LGBTQ+
- Trans & Gender Expansive
- Non-Monogamous
- Neurodivergent
- BIPOC
- Immigrants & First-Generation
- College Students
- Geek & Gaming Community
Types of therapies or interventions used:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Person-Centered
- Humanistic & Existential
- Narrative
- Solution-Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strengths-Based
- Play Therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Expressive & Art Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Feminist & Anti-Racist
- LGBTQ+ & Gender-Affirming
- Culturally Responsive & Decolonized Healing
- Geek Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Nonviolent Communication
- Psychoeducation
Types of mental health issues treated:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- Complex Trauma
- Childhood Trauma
- Grief & Loss
- Life Transitions
- Self-Esteem & Shame
- Perfectionism
- Relationship & Attachment Issues
- ADHD & Executive Function
- Autism & Neurodiversity
- Sexuality & Gender Identity
- Identity & Belonging
- Cultural & Systemic Stress
- Burnout & Stress
Licenses/Certifications
- APCC #21951
- Supervised by Cate Edelstein, LMFT #148799
- Geek Therapy Certified
Education
- B.A. Psychology, California State University, Long Beach
- M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, California State University, Fullerton
Availability
- Newport Beach, CA
- Long Beach, CA
- Telehealth
Years of experience: 2
Why I became a Therapist:
I was drawn to the field of therapy through both community engagement and lived experience. As a teenager, I ran a queer social media account with approximately 40,000 followers, where I witnessed firsthand the depth of pain and isolation within my community. Being present for so many people seeking connection and understanding, alongside navigating my own mental health challenges, made clear to me the power — and the deficiency — of compassionate, affirming support. These experiences solidified my belief that becoming a therapist was, and continues to be, my calling.
Describe your therapeutic approach and what makes it unique?
My therapeutic approach is highly relational, radically authentic, and grounded in creating a space where clients feel safe to be fully themselves — without shame, stigma, or embarrassment. In other words, give me the worst of it. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel deeply seen and accepted by another human being, not simply a "blank wall" therapist. I often use metaphors and creative language to help coping tools and insights stick, making them easier to understand and apply outside of session. My approach is flexible and tailored to each client's unique needs, strengths, and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
