My Approach
I can help you to understand and detach from the beliefs and stories you unconsciously tell yourself, and learn to live a more joyful, easeful, and fulfilling life.
In working with me, you may:
Learn to forgive and love the past and present you
Feel empowered to change problematic circumstances
Be willing to provide for your own emotional needs
Allow yourself access to feeling good
Get to know who you really are
Learn to feel safe in your body, relationships, and the world
I strive to create a safe and trusting space. I place an emphasis on the relationship we build with one another. I also believe in the power of skills. I teach a broad range of skills, generally falling into one of these four categories:
Coping with various symptoms
Regulating your emotions and nervous system
Increasing compassion toward yourself and others
Connecting with your body and intuitive self
Achieving your goals and dreams
About Me
I earned my Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University in Palo Alto, California. I have worked in a variety of different clinical settings, including community mental health, residential, inpatient, and private practice, where I gained intensive experience with individual therapy, group therapy, and psychological testing. I have worked with a diverse group of clients with regard to ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, socioeconomic status, and age. I have trained in a number of therapeutic modalities, including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), compassion-focused therapy (CFT), somatic therapy, psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy, Jungian psychology, and humanistic/existential psychology.
In addition to my clinical work, I have published research in Psychological Medicine, A Journal of Neurology, Neuroimage Clinical, Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, Personality and Individual Differences, and Journal of Counseling Psychology. I have participated in research projects related to: social cognition in adults with schizophrenia, the development/validation of a new measure of authenticity, and evaluation of the efficacy of a homeless shelter network project. I conducted my dissertation research on the role of adult attachment style in the process of forming new interpersonal connections.
I am currently a member of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA).
Who I Work With
I primarily work with adults who experience:
Low self-esteem, self-worth, self-criticism, or shame
Childhood and/or relational trauma
Perfectionism
Out of control emotions
Personality disorders
Chronic depression
