Personal Statement

I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. I specialize in treatment of Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Worry, Panic Attacks, Phobias) and Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Disorders). My sub-specialty is treatment of Addictive Disorders and I work with both individuals with a substance use disorder and their family members. I also provide immigration assessments, adoption evaluations, bariatric surgery evaluations and fertility evaluations (egg/sperm donors, surrogates). I work mainly with adults and teens.

She has worked with a variety of individuals across many settings including clinics, hospitals, university counseling centers and private practice. She has performed research on the evaluation and treatment of substance use disorders. She has been recognized by Kaiser Permanente Medical Center for outstanding patient care.