In the past, when people have asked me why I became a therapist, it’s been kinda…awkward.

I often found myself struggling to find the right words. Truthfully, it’s a BIG question. Anyone who chooses to become a therapist has a deeply personal origin story. For me, it was a mix of my spirituality, a desire to serve, and seeing firsthand how family trauma can be passed down through generations.

The short answer is that I didn’t choose the game.

The game chose me.

As a child, I was always drawn to the quiet complexity of what people were thinking and feeling beneath the surface. Growing up with parents from different cultures, I learned early on how much our backgrounds shape the way we see the world and connect with others. That mix of curiosity and adaptability has stayed with me, and over time, it turned into a deeper desire to understand human behavior—to explore it more fully, apply what I’ve learned, and keep growing along the way.
And then my work began.
In my personal life, my fun times are listening to hip-hop and R&B, drumming, reading, indulging in dark chocolate, and showering any animal that will let me with pets and and baby talk. While I love both cats and dogs equally, I’m a little more into pie than cake. When it comes to karaoke, Montell Jordan is my go-to. I tend to dance with a little too much abandon—I try to remember to stretch.
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THIS IS HOW WE DO IT

When you want change, the irony is the slower we unwind your thoughts and feelings, the more bang for your buck you get.

Therapy is a space to explore how your story has shaped you and how you want to reshape it. My clients trust me to be genuine and direct, offering insight that supports growth and healing. Together, we notice what’s happening without judgment, find steadiness in intense moments, and move forward at a pace that feels right. Laughter, when it comes, reminds us that resilience and connection can grow alongside challenge.

My work as a therapist weaves together depth and creativity. I draw from psychodynamic approaches, somatic practices, and expressive arts to help clients connect with both insight and body awareness. This allows us to explore your story while also discovering new ways to heal and grow. When working with couples, I use approaches like PACT and the Developmental Model to strengthen communication, connection, and resilience in relationships. In addition to private practice, I’ve supported children in schools, elders in care communities, and teens and families navigating the challenges of the justice system.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of California (#103816), Maine (#MF 7207), and South Carolina (#TLC 825 MFT). I am a Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT, and I am listed as a Kink Aware Professional with NCSF.
Professional Memberships:

Credentials

  • Certified Sex Therapist, AASECT (2023)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (2017)
  • MA, Counseling Psychology with Expressive Arts Therapy, CIIS (2012)

Trainings

  • Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT): Level 2
  • Developmental Model Training for Couples Therapy: Advanced Training
  • Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Issues in Psychotherapy: Level 2
  • Jungian Oriented Psychotherapy / Case Conference at C.G. Jung Institute of SF