Hi, I'm Abby. I'm glad you're here. I'm an LCSW with a Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I have over a decade of clinical experience. I specialize in helping high-achieving adults heal from trauma, ease anxiety, and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves.
I utilize EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and other evidence-based interventions to reprocess the past and allow us to view it differently. My goal is to help you make sense of your experiences with compassion rather than judgment. I prioritize trust and respect with everyone I work with. I value creating a safe space in which you can show up authentically and feel as if you've accomplished something. I use humor where appropriate (therapy doesn't have to always be heavy!). And I am direct. I won't just nod along passively to everything you say, but rather I will challenge and empower you to make real change - because I believe it’s possible.
In your first session, you can expect for us to get to know each other a bit! To uncover and expand upon what motivated you to bravely reach out for help, and to identify what you're hoping to get out of our time together. In the first session, we may also start to develop measurable goals for treatment. You can expect me to be warm, curious, and optimistic.
