About

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California with experience in providing counseling to adults for approximately 6 years in a variety of settings including inpatient, residential, and outpatient. Currently, I am the Director for a residential mental health clinic specializing in acute mental illness and co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use). The primary issues that I have the most experience in are depression, anxiety, stress, major life transitions, and self-esteem/confidence.

My treatment approach can be summed up with this: I will meet you where you are at. If you want to start slow and see if therapy is right for you, I am on board. Alternatively, if you want to jump right into therapy from the first session, I can do that too. I know that effective therapy requires a different journey for everyone and I am here to guide you on this path.

With that being said, it's my job to help you think differently and challenge you. I am here to help inspire change within yourself, but you have to be willing to put in some work. I like to compare therapy to a coach/player relationship - similar to a coach, I am here to help guide you and give suggestions. But it's up to the player (you!) to implement the strategies if you want to see change.

I am looking forward to getting to know you and building a trusting, nonjudgmental, and beneficial relationship.