There are some journeys we aren't meant to travel alone.
This work has taught me that anyone can overcome just about anything if they are willing to let help in. We are built to heal — though it may not always feel that way. Working together clients learn to trust themselves and trust their process on the path to recovery.
As a highly trained trauma therapist, I understand how past experiences shape our present—not only through the events themselves but through the way our minds, bodies, and emotions continue to carry those distressing memories. I help clients release shame-based beliefs, reconnect with their authentic selves, and access their inner wisdom, restoring their full capacity for a vibrant, meaningful life.
My treatment approach is bespoke and knowledge-based, tailored to your personal journey. I draw upon your strengths, personality, and needs to support a path forward that feels natural and aligns with your therapy goals.
I’m often described as nurturing, approachable, and articulate, with a natural ability to create a safe and welcoming therapeutic space. I believe in the healing power of laughter, so you can anticipate some feel-good moments in our work together.
My path as a therapist has been rich and fulfilling—spanning suicide and crisis counseling, grief work in hospice care, and community-based support. With roots in youth outreach and the arts, I bring a unique lens to working with young adults and creative minds. As the child of immigrants, I deeply understand how culture shapes identity, guiding my commitment to compassionate, culturally-sensitive care.
Whether you’re new to therapy, returning after some time, facing a crisis, or ready to go deeper in your recovery, I’m here to guide and support you on your path toward wholeness, purpose, and joy.
Education and Affiliations
Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University
Bachelor's degree in Communication from Santa Clara University
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Member
International Association of Trauma Professionals, Member
Therapy for Black Girls, Member
Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development, Member
American Holistic Health Association, Member
Counselors for Social Justice, Member
Modalities and Trainings
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
EMDR / Attachment-focused EMDR
Brainspotting for Childhood Trauma
Resilience Informed Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Expressive Art
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Christian Counseling
Codependency Recovery
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) and Dysfunctional Families
Abuse Recovery (including narcissistic and emotional abuse)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples
Gottman Method Relationship Therapy