I am currently registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#154870) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (#19339), under the supervision of Scott Johnson, LMFT (#42955) at Silicon Beach Psychotherapy (https://siliconbeachpsych.com/). I graduated from Antioch University, Los Angeles with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology . I work with adults, couples, families and adolescents.

I am passionate about supporting clients who are navigating neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, OCD), as well as those who support them. I work through a multicultural lens and am LGBTQ+ affirmative. I have been trained in Psychodynamic, Narrative, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Trauma Informed and Inference Based), Gestalt, Satir, and Existential theoretical frameworks.

I am currently training in EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) by an EMDRIA-approved institution. EMDR has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a first-choice treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is an evidence-based psychotherapy treatment that is based on the belief that negative thoughts, feelings and behaviors are the result of unprocessed memories. EMDR therapy involves using bi-lateral stimulation while simultaneously focusing on spontaneous associations with traumatic images, thoughts, emotions and bodily sensations. It aims to reduce subjective distress and strengthen adaptive beliefs related to the traumatic event. EMDR does NOT involve detailed descriptions of traumatic events, extended exposure, homework or direct challenging of beliefs (PTSD; WHO, 2013) (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6776929/).