ABOUT ME
Therapy changed my life. I know personally and professionally its healing and transformative power. My education, training, and lived experiences inform my work and how I practice therapy. I’ve worked hard to accept all parts of myself, heal, and embrace contentment.
As a young child, I was conditioned to be a people-pleaser and struggled with perfectionism, not feeling like enough, and finding my voice. As a plus-size woman, I’ve grappled to accept my body as an instrument, and not an ornament, and strive toward body neutrality.
My initiation into motherhood was very challenging.
I had my oldest child in my late 30s. I struggled with miscarriages and after navigating a high-risk pregnancy, I became a mother in the early months of the pandemic. At 41, I had my second child. I’m a survivor of postpartum depression. Motherhood, and the matrescence journey, has transformed me to my core.
I live in Los Angeles with my husband, two children, dog, and cats. I use she/her pronouns. I am a straight, cis, able-bodied, plus-size, queer-allied woman of Northwestern European ancestry.
I am a LGBT+ and gender non-conforming affirming provider. One of my children is gender-expansive.
I am pro-choice and offer a safe space for people to process their abortion experiences.
All are welcome and valued in my practice.
Training and Experience
MSW from California State University Northridge
MA in American History from the College of William and Mary
BA in History from UCLA
Postpartum Support International Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care & Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy trainings
LA County Department of Mental Health four-month intensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
I worked for seven years as a case manager at the Program for Torture Victims (PTV), a LA nonprofit that provides services to survivors of state-sponsored torture and persecution seeking asylum. My work at PTV inspired me to embrace a career change and become a therapist. I went on to work with underserved and disenfranchised populations in community mental health for six years.
My approach
The cornerstone of effective therapy is the strength of the therapeutic relationship. My approach is collaborative and action-oriented. I will see you as a whole and unique person informed by your life experiences and the wisdom you carry within. Together, we’ll build a trusting relationship that allows you to feel safe to be vulnerable and share your experiences in a truly judgement-free and warm environment. I’ll journey with you as you make connections, heal, and grow.
