Clinical issues/specialties
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma
- Childhood Trauma
- C-PTSD
- Depression
- Emotional Abuse
- Grief and Mourning
- Medical Trauma
- Narcissistic Abuse
- Neurodiversity
- PTSD
- Relational Trauma
- Shame
- Relationship Strain
Populations served
- Adolescents (13-19)
- Adults (20+)
- Couples
- Families
Clinical modalities used with clients
Therapy services location
Telehealth only
Clinical Style
Warm, collaborative, strengths-based, interactive.
License
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #145829
Degrees
Tulane University | BA in Art History and English | 2012
The Wright Institute | MA in Counseling Psychology | 2021
Advanced Trainings
TF-CBT | The Medical University of South Carolina | 2020
An IFS Approach to Foster Secure Internal Attachment, Richard Schwartz, PhD, January 2025
Why I do this work
I come to this work by way of my own inner healing journey. Having experienced firsthand the profound growth and healing that can come from a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship, I believe wholeheartedly that change occurs when we have space to explore, understand, and accept all parts of ourselves. Working in this field allows me the great honor of partnering with others on their path of self-exploration, learning to be curious about our inner experiences, and cultivating trust in ourselves along the way.
The best part of my job
The best part of my job is witnessing someone grow their awareness and compassion for themselves and all that they've endured. I love seeing someone learn to be a loving parent to themselves, cultivating forgiveness for themselves and those who have disappointed or harmed them along the way.
How I spend my free time
Hiking in the Berkeley and Oakland hills, geeking out over local produce, and swapping favorite cat memes with friends and family.
Favorite quote
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.” David Richo
Top personal growth resources
- Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker
- No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma & Restoring Wholeness with The Internal Family Systems Model by Richard Schwartz, PhD
- Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW