I earned my master's in social work from California State University, Bakersfield, and I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the strain that relationship or family conflict can put on daily life. Many of the people I work with are stuck in loops of overthinking, self-criticism, or reactive anger — I help you name what's actually driving that pattern so it stops running the show.
I draw from CBT, trauma-focused CBT, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, Internal Family Systems, and ACT, choosing whichever combination fits what you're working through — sometimes that's structured skill-building, sometimes it's slower, parts-based trauma work. I bring in mindfulness and, when it fits, art therapy to help process what's hard to put into words. Expect sessions that are practical and collaborative: we set a direction together and track what's actually changing.
We'll start with what's bringing you in and what you've already tried. I'll ask about your history, your current stressors, and what "better" would look like for you, then map out an approach — concrete tools if you're feeling overwhelmed right now, or a slower pace if trauma or identity work needs room to unfold. You'll leave with a clear sense of where we're headed.
