I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with over 30 years of experience, and I've been running my own solo private practice in the Pasadena area since 2009. I work with adults navigating a wide range of life challenges, and I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions to make therapy as accessible as possible. Whether you've tried therapy before or this is your first time, I bring a depth of experience that helps me meet you exactly where you are.
I've been practicing since 1991, which means I've seen a lot of approaches come and go — and what I've found is that the relationship matters most. I create a space where you're in the driver's seat: you set the pace, we focus on what's most meaningful to you, and I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all method. My style is collaborative and practical, drawing on decades of experience to help you understand patterns, build insight, and make real, lasting change.
Our first session is mostly about getting to know each other. I'll ask what's been going on for you, what brought you to therapy right now, and what you're hoping to get out of our work together. There's no pressure — it's a conversation, not an interrogation. By the end of that first hour, my goal is for you to feel genuinely heard and to have a clearer sense of what working together could look like.
