I know what it’s like to experience loss and pain. During one of the rawest and darkest seasons of my life, I discovered the power of being deeply seen and cared for in my own personal therapy. That experience helped me understand the significance of being a "wounded healer". There is something profoundly healing about being in the presence of another who can empathize and is willing to walk with you through some difficult places together.
I see therapy as a space where I have the privilege of encountering the deepest parts of you—to really see you. It’s a powerful and sacred experience when your soul is met by another. When we fee safe enough to set aside our fears of judgment and the walls we've built to protect ourselves, something unlocks within us. We find the freedom to be fully known.
I wish you courage on your journey towards healing.
My Commitment
I am dedicated to my own process of growth and healing, both personally and professionally. I prioritize in my own personal therapy, consultation, training and education on an ongoing basis. I do this work because I have personally experienced the transformation in having someone walk alongside me—helping me uncover unconscious beliefs about myself and others. I understand what it feels like to be on the other side of therapy. I know it can feel uncertain and even intimidating, but I also know the profound healing and lasting change it can bring.
My Approach
I approach your sharing with curiosity and gentleness, knowing that I have not lived the life you lived. I utilize my attunement, intuition, empathy, and my response to your story as ways to guide you toward seeing yourself and your experiences with greater compassion and understanding.
How you show up in therapy often reflects how you show up in other relationships. Together, we can explore the beliefs and patters shaped by your past experiences. As you become more aware of these patterns, you can begin to unlock parts of yourself that have been hidden away and start to feel freer to fully show up as you you are.
Education
Masters of Science in
Marriage and Family Therapy
Fuller Theological Seminary
Associates in Nursing
Santa Monica College
Bachelors in Health Science - Community Health Education
California State University of Long Beach
License/Certification
Licensed Marriage and
Family Therapist #138742
Licensed Registered Nurse #815958
Training
Contemporary Relational Psychoanalysis
Level II Restoration Therapist
FloorTime Therapist
Certified Family Wellness Instructor