I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with over 10 years of experience in corrections, hospice, and community mental health. Working in those spaces taught me the value of honesty, connection, and even humor in the hardest moments. I earned my MSW from the University of Southern California and have spent my career helping people rebuild after loss, trauma, addiction, and major life transitions.
My style is straightforward and compassionate. I don't believe in sugarcoating or telling you everything is okay when you're struggling. I focus on creating a space where you don't have to hide from what's hard. My approach blends narrative and relational therapy with mindfulness, trauma-informed, and practical coping strategies for real life. Whether you’re carrying grief, trauma, struggling with anxiety, or just need to vent, therapy is a space to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and begin to reconnect with yourself in a real and sustainable way.
During our first session, we'll discuss what brought you to therapy, the challenges you're facing, and what you hope to achieve through our work together. I'll ask questions to try to get to know you better and to help me understand your experiences so that I can learn how to support you best. The plan is for you to feel heard, understood, and empowered as we figure out next steps together, at a pace that feels right for you.
