Hello there.
I believe it is courageous to seek help for whatever you may be experiencing, and I want to emphasize that you have a choice when picking a therapist. Thank you for taking the time to consider me. I am currently offering telehealth services to individuals who live in California.
If you are someone who feels lost, alone, overwhelmed, or stuck, I am here. If you are someone who wants to explore their sense of self, identity, relationships, or sexual orientation, I am here. If you are someone attempting to enhance your self-compassion and connect to your true self, I am here.
I believe as human beings, we obtain various wounds through interacting with the world and systems of oppression, and we internalize beliefs that can leave us with trauma or pain. And often, we do not have the space to heal and grow from those traumas. We are dynamic and unique, and I believe therapy should also be that. I am here as a therapist to help create a space that allows you to connect or reconnect with yourself to facilitate your growth.
My Work.
What I typically work with:
- Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences
- Stress and life transitions
- Exploration of self
- PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Addiction
I acknowledge that my approach is informed by the theories
and orientations below:
- EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
-Gestalt Theory (humanistic therapy)
- Attachment and Object Relation Theory
- Mindfulness and self-compassion based
- Somatic and body-oriented
- Expressive art activities
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
As a professional.
A bit about my education, work, and training:
I earned my master's at Santa Clara University in Counseling Psychology. I obtained a double degree from the University of Arizona: a bachelor of arts in Psychology and a bachelor of science in Family Studies and Human Development.
Various places I have worked:
- I am currently also a clinical supervisor at a community mental health agency, as I believe in the importance of mental health being accessible
- Adolescent intensive outpatient (IOP), with teens struggling with self-harm, suicidality, addiction, and other mental health diagnoses
- Residential substance abuse treatment center with individuals learning to manage their mental health and addiction
- YWCA with survivors of sexual trauma, domestic violence, and human trafficking
- Therapist at a local high school
- Santa Clara Valley Medical suicide and crisis hotline
Specialties:
- I am an EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) trained
- Writing support letters for gender-affirming procedures
As a human.
I am from the Bay Area, born and raised. I have experienced my own trauma, which led me to want to be a part of others’ trauma healing journeys.
I have a dog named Ody, who I love to hike and camp with. I enjoy taking care of my house plants and garden. I also like to connect to my creative side through pottery, embroidery, and singing.