My goal is to cultivate a warm, non-judgmental, inclusive space for my clients to embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Every client brings unique strengths, identities, histories, and relationships to our work. I utilize a relational and collaborative approach, integrating these unique qualities into the treatment plans we will develop. In our initial sessions, I focus on a client’s specific therapeutic objectives to help chart a path of growth and healing for our therapeutic work together.

I employ a multi-model approach and draw on training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. I have extensive experience in supporting clients who have suffered acute and chronic health challenges as well as in supporting clients who are coping with significant life transitions (relationship changes, birth, loss, career transitions, etc).

My primary objective in all therapeutic work is to facilitate healing and growth, and ultimately, to help each client to leave our work with a renewed sense of self-confidence and self-reliance.

I became a mental health professional after experiencing a series of traumatic personal losses. In my efforts to heal from these losses, I sought out professional therapy and was stunned by ways in which therapy helped facilitate deep healing. I found myself drawn to helping others in the ways that my therapists had helped me.

Outside of work, I enjoy dance classes (hip-hop and salsa), weightlifting, traveling, spending time with friends and family, hiking, going to see live music, and cuddling with my dog. I am also a reading fanatic and a passionate purveyor of tacos (all kinds of tacos are welcome!)

I have daily exercise and meditation practices that have truly been integral to my health and wellness.

Pretty much anything and everything by Isabel Allende and Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

My favorite organization is WEAVE, Inc, which is a domestic violence and crisis intervention services provider for women. This organization is near and dear to my heart for a number of reasons, they do their work with such integrity, and it is a constant source of inspiration. I love how much they focus on empowerment and self-sufficiency with their program participants! I am also a long-time supporter of Planned Parenthood and believe strongly in access to healthcare for all people!

For small recharges, I like to go on walks and listen to a podcast, put my headphones on and dance for a song or two, spend time in the sun, or go on a date with a dinner date with friends and family. For a larger recharge, I am a huge fan of going into nature for a weekend and unplugging (bonus recharge points for hot springs or swimming holes), going for a day adventure with friends, or getting lost in a house project of some sort(this stresses some people but I love it!)

All that said, sometimes a good recharge can be as simple as a good tv show binge on my couch with my husband and my dog!

I have a dog named Felix and he is a trouble-maker extraordinaire!