“I am deeply passionate about what I do.”
I received my BA in Psychology from U.C. Davis and my MS in Counseling Psychology from Cal State East Bay.
I started my career in 1994 as a high school counselor, where I developed a passion for working with at-risk youth. I moved to San Diego where I spent the next 10 years raising my kids and volunteering in the health and wellness field.
In 2009, I embarked on the journey to become a marriage family therapist. I’ve never looked back. I have studied and have training in CBT, DBT, IFS and am certified in EMDR therapy. I am always in pursuit to expand my knowledge of how to heal trauma.
My Journey
I use an eclectic approach by incorporating traditional psychotherapeutic modalities — psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and narrative — with mindfulness-based practices and EMDR (trauma therapy).
I specialize in treating trauma, co-dependency, grief, depression, anxiety and relationship challenges.
Everyone is unique with their own set of strengths and challenges. As a result, I believe counseling should be tailored and personalized to you.