My Focus Areas
My Therapy Style
I have a "come as you are" approach to therapy. So many people are either new to therapy or maybe haven't had the most positive experience so rapport building is most important to me because the more comfortable you are, the more likely you will benefit from the therapy experience. My clinical experience includes grief/loss, survivors of suicide, depression and anxiety, postpartum depression and anxiety, LGBTQIA+, first responders, burnout, and college-aged students. I worked in a Level I Trauma Center for over 7 years and have supported many first responders with workplace trauma and burnout
Education & Training
MS - Counseling Psychology, California Lutheran University
PsyD - Applied Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Get to Know Me
What are your interests outside of work?
Cooking, eating, repeat. I love to cook at home and enjoy trying new places to eat.
What is one thing you do daily that supports your well-being?
Walks with the dogs!
Favorite organization/non-profit?
Flying Samaritans. This organization was a big part of my life when I was an undergraduate and volunteering with their mission to bring healthcare to underserved regions was a very meaningful experience for me.
How do you recharge?
Spending time at home and taking care of the small things.
Do you have any pets?
I have two dogs, Syd is a blue heeler/collie mix and Sami is a mini Aussie. These two keep life fun and very active.
