Hi there — I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT #45452) based in California, with over 25 years of experience helping people navigate life’s messiness. 

I’ve worked in private practice, social service agencies, and even clinical research settings — which gave me a front-row seat to what actually makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives. That might mean less anxiety, more clarity, stronger boundaries, a little more self-kindness, or just being able to show up more fully in your relationships — including the one you have with yourself (which, let’s be honest, is often the trickiest one of all). 

I also pay close attention to the mind-body connection, since so much of what we carry emotionally can show up physically — in our breath, our posture, our sleep, our tension, and even our immune systems.

My integrative approach includes evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Gottman Method couples therapy. I also incorporate 12-Step principles (like those from Alcoholics Anonymous) when they’re a good fit.

I know — it’s an alphabet soup of therapy styles.

But here’s the simple version: I believe there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Different people respond to different things, and part of my job is to help figure out what works best for you. Together, we’ll create a path that honors your unique needs, strengths, and goals — at a pace that feels doable and grounded in who you really are.

My clients include people who:

• struggle with anxiety (including Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• suffer from eating disorders such as binge eating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa (or "only" disordered eating, which can be just as disruptive to your life as a "bona fide" eating disorder)
• struggle with low self-esteem or perfectionism
• struggle with relationship difficulties
• have suffered a loss or trauma, be it emotional or physical 

My goal is to help you:

• identify areas in your life that may be throwing your system off-balance
• weigh the pros and cons of continuing on your current path
• identify what changes you might consider making
• consider the benefits (and challenges) of making these changes
• work on your interpersonal communication skills
• get back in touch with your priorities/dreams/passions
• incorporate these passions back into your life
• develop self-compassion for yourself (i.e., you can be both kind and firm with yourself)
• help you find peace with yourself, so you can live with acceptance, respect, and love for yourself as the unique individual you are.

My therapeutic style is active and engaged, helping you to gain insight and understanding along with making desired changes in your life. 

As a relationship specialist, I also focus on strengthening your communication skills, to help you connect better with other people – and yourself. 

I believe that everyone has a core Self with which we’re born which is inherently healthy, wise, and courageous. Sometimes we lose contact with this Self, but it is possible to regain and strengthen this Self. Helping you to connect with and be guided by your Self is my goal in therapy.