I'm a licensed professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with over 9 years of experience providing psychotherapy primarily to adults 18 and older. I specialize in trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. My background includes working in outpatient, inpatient, and residential treatment settings with men, women, and adolescents which has shaped a practical, and compassionate approach to recovery and long-term change.
I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, (CPT), EMDR, and with a primary orientation in Humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapies such as CBT, DBT, ACT, REBT, and ERP. I assist individuals navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, and the long-term impact of childhood and relational trauma. I frequently work with clients for whom substance use is connected to coping, survival, or unresolved trauma.
My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, direct, non-judgmental, genuine, and I am pretty sure I was a comedian in a past life. I tailor treatment to each individual and integrate evidence-based trauma therapies with a person-centered approach. Sessions are designed to feel focused, meaningful, safe, calm, supportive, and productive-not rushed or aimless.
My only hope in our first session is to focus on establishing a genuine and trustworthy relationship with you. We will explore your therapy goals, begin to gently notice patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I am not here to fix you, but I am here to understand what makes sense given your experiences and building a way forward that feels more grounded and aligned with your values to create a life worth living.
If you're considering therapy, all you need it willingness to begin, and I would be honored to share in your journey.
