Are you the person everyone comes to for advice, who somehow has it all handled — while quietly wondering when you'll finally feel okay? We often carry anxiety, disconnection, or a nagging sense of being stuck, all while looking completely fine from the outside. Therapy can be the place where you stop performing and start actually feeling supported.

Choosing to begin therapy is a powerful step, and I'm here to make that journey feel supportive, collaborative, and genuinely healing. Before becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I worked in the finance world—an experience that showed me firsthand how stress, pressure, and burnout can impact mental health. That insight now helps me guide professionals and individuals who are trying to balance demanding lives with their emotional well-being, and I occasionally work with couples navigating similar pressures together.

My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that every person has the strength to heal and grow. In our sessions, we'll explore the root causes of your stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or past trauma, and uncover the patterns that may be holding you back. Together, we'll build tools that help you feel more grounded, connected, and aligned with the life you want.

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming—Will we connect? Will they understand me? Will therapy actually help? I strive to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and understood. Your therapy is fully personalized, and we set goals together so your progress feels meaningful, realistic, and empowering.

I utilize a range of evidence-based approaches to support your healing, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Finance from DePaul University in Chicago and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I currently serve as a part-time adjunct professor in Pepperdine's Malibu Daytime Program, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, teaching graduate students in Clinical Psychology.

I am an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist, hold Gottman Levels 1 and 2 Certification, am Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certified, and DBT Skills Certified.

If you're ready to take the next step, I invite you to call or email me. I personally return all messages within 24 hours so you can get the support you need without waiting.