my story

My background and training is in early childhood development, attachment and psychodynamic theory, and somatic psychology. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (140713), practicing somatic psychotherapy. I am also a yoga and meditation teacher, and value living a mindful and spiritual life with intention and purpose. I believe in processing and healing past wounds, while also working with the body and what is coming up in the present moment. All of this is is held in context of what your purpose is and connecting with your higher self.

I’ve been practicing psychotherapy in the Bay Area for over 15 years. I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients, helping them to become empowered and find a sense of purpose and fulfillment in their lives and relationships.

I have done a lot of self work, and know how hard it is to do shadow work (work with the dark parts of our self). I want my clients to see the power in their healing and growth, and trust in their path.

I work with a variety of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, life transitions, work/career changes, addiction, existential inquiries, and everyday stressors.

My main orientation is psychodynamic, working on self-awareness and looking at ways we have learned to relate to ourselves, others and the world. I also incorporate mindfulness practices and work somatically, drawing on various body-oriented techniques (e.g. exploring how we embody our experience and where we feel emotions in the body). I approach therapy holistically, focusing on mind-body-spirit wellness.

In my practice I work mostly with adults, and some children and families. I have experience with diverse populations including BIPOC and LGBTIQA. Often, my clients are women seeking to connect with their intuition and divine feminine.