As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in expressive arts, mindfulness, and embodied social justice, I am committed to supporting you on your journey of healing and transformation.

Who Am I?

I grew up in the U.S. South and earned a degree in Theater Arts with a minor in Education from The University of the South. After moving to New York City, I taught theater in four of the five boroughs while also pursuing acting. Through years of parent meetings that felt a lot like therapy, I found my true calling in psychology.

In 2011, I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and served as an adjunct faculty member for 2 years. I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and GAYLESTA: The Psychotherapist Association for Gender & Sexual Diversity.

I am also a member of Mind the Gap, an organization dedicated to promoting the healthy development of transgender, gender-expansive, and nonbinary children, youth, and their families by providing mental health services rooted in gender acceptance and diversity.

Since becoming an LMFT, I have blended my passion for expressive arts with my experience in individual, group, and family therapy. I completed a two-year, 400-hour Person-Centered Expressive Arts facilitation training developed by Natalie Rogers. More recently, I have deepened my focus on integrating mindfulness and embodiment into my therapeutic practice. My training includes 75 hours in embodied social justice (The Embody Lab) and 75 hours in mindfulness facilitation (MNDFL). I aim to be culturally humble and welcome you, calling me in on anything I miss about who you are.

How We Might Work Together

As an LMFT with expertise in mindfulness and expressive arts, I offer a range of creative interventions to help you navigate your healing process. My approach is humanistic and client-centered, emphasizing self-discovery rather than advice-giving. I aim to support you in exploring ways to live more fully and freely.

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Who I Work With

I welcome clients of all backgrounds, with a focus on:

• Parents, teens, and school-age children seeking support with relationships and personal growth.

• Queer and gender non-conforming individuals. This is a specialty I have cultivated over the past five years.

When working with parents, I emphasize connection before correction, advocating for positive discipline that celebrates successes over traditional reward/punishment models.

With teenagers, I provide a confidential space to explore identity, manage existential questions, and navigate the pressures of modern life.

For younger children (under ten), I incorporate play therapy methods, we will discuss what this looks like in our first phone call or video intake.

I emphasize long-term healing for individuals working through relationship challenges to reclaim lost or hidden parts of the self.

Regardless of where you are in life, I would love to explore whether we’re a good fit.

Schedule a Consultation

To schedule a complimentary 20-minute call to discuss your needs and questions about therapy: 📞 650-539-4325

If you are in crisis or feel you may harm yourself or someone else, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988.

There is hope. I look forward to meeting you soon.