I’m a licensed psychotherapist specializing in relational trauma. I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns rooted in past emotional wounds—often shaped by childhood experiences, complex family dynamics, or toxic relationships. Many of my clients struggle with boundaries, people-pleasing, anxiety, or low self-worth, and are seeking a safe, supportive space to heal and reconnect with themselves.

My approach resonates strongly with introspective, growth-oriented individuals who are ready to explore their inner world, break intergenerational cycles, and build healthier, more authentic relationships—with themselves and others.

I see the role of the counselor as helping to facilitate positive change by collaborating with you in a non-judgmental and mutual relationship. I will work to help you develop self-awareness and achieve your potential, such that you can find your own answers and make transformative changes.  I sensitively deal with individual and systematic/cultural influences to ensure clients’ goals and actions are manageable, realistic, and sustainable. For me, diversity is about recognizing everyone’s identity and experiences, and inclusion is about implementing strategies and tools that allow each individual to thrive and to feel appreciated and welcomed.

Together we can build coping strategies by looking at the situation from an unfamiliar perspective. By exploring and challenging personal values, attitudes and beliefs that lead to negative patterns, we can break the cycle of self-defeating and self-sabotaging behavior that is often the cause of our present difficulties.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and my Masters degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Chapman University. My experience in working in diverse private and community-based settings enabled me to utilize a balance of nurturance and to hold space for diverse clients. I had the opportunity to live and study in Europe and in America which helps me understand the unique needs of people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

If you’re carrying the emotional weight of your past and are ready to begin the journey toward healing, I’m here to support you with compassion, curiosity, and care.