I am passionate about mental health care that is accessible, supportive, and helps empower you to grow and achieve your therapy goals.

Qualifications

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California, LCSW #127711.

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz (2012) and a Master's of Social Work from California State University, East Bay (2016). I became independently licensed in 2024.

Experience

I have a combined 13 years of experience in the behavioral and mental health field. I have provided in-home behavior therapy and supervision of treatment plans for children with behavioral disorders, school-based mental health including Individual Education Plan (IEP) related counseling, community mental health treatment, early childhood mental health, parent support and training and mental health consultation.

Treatment Approach

I believe that therapy is a team effort. I am here to listen, ask questions, share observations, and provide tools and strategies you can try at home to help you move forward in a positive and healthy way. I also think of therapy as a safe and supportive space for you to slow down a bit to think through challenges and “just be” with painful experiences in a way that you may not have the time, space, or support to do in your daily life.

I know that therapy can sometimes feel like work. It’s something you have to find time for in your already busy life. Sometimes it’s just not fun to talk about painful experiences or try to change unhelpful patterns you may feel stuck in. My hope is to bring lightness, humor, and a little bit of joy to this process.

Trying to write a new story may be difficult and painful at times, but I believe that the end result is worth it!