I’ve always been drawn to self-reflection and personal growth, and to the subtle ways our inner world shapes how we think, feel, and relate. Much of my work focuses on bringing awareness to patterns that influence us beneath the surface. My work is collaborative, creative, and deeply relational. I integrate mindfulness with traditional approaches, drawing from depth psychology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and client-centered lenses. I believe real change emerges through presence, curiosity, and connection.
I see therapy as a space where you don’t have to navigate things on your own. My role is to help you notice what’s already present, clarify what feels confusing or stuck, and support you in exploring experiences that may feel difficult to approach alone.
To me, the most transformative part of therapy isn’t a specific technique, but the trust and safety we build together. From that foundation, healing, growth, and meaningful change become possible.
Where My Experience Comes From
Over the years, I’ve worked as a therapist in a range of clinical settings supporting individuals, couples, and teens. My experience includes psychodynamic training at The Maple Counseling Center in Los Angeles, hospice grief support in Scotts Valley, and community mental health work at Family Service Agency in Santa Cruz.
Most recently, I spent two years at Beacon School in Campbell in a therapeutic model program for teens navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, learning differences, and neurodivergence. That work strengthened my belief that we heal, at any age, in spaces where we feel safe to be ourselves, seen, heard, and supported.
Alongside my clinical work, I’ve been a vocal and expressive arts coach for over two decades. I’ve seen how creative expression can reach places that language alone cannot. This history informs how I listen and how I hold space in the therapy room.
While therapy with me does not require creativity or musical expression, for those who are interested, we can integrate mindfulness, voice-based regulation, or expressive practices as part of the healing process.
What It’s Like to Work Together
I see the first session as a place to arrive just as you are. We’ll talk, get a sense of what you’re navigating, and begin shaping a space that feels steady and supportive. I believe therapy isn’t about fixing. It’s about remembering who we are, what we love, and what we’ve buried to survive.
If you’re considering therapy and wondering whether this might be a good fit, you’re welcome to reach out. I’d be honored to explore that possibility with you.