My approach is compassionate, collaborative, open-minded, and deeply trauma-informed. I draw from psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theory to explore how past experiences shape present patterns, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to work with different parts of the self who may not have had the chance to feel seen or heard before, and DBT and mindfulness-based practices to support present-moment awareness and grounding. At the heart of my work is a deep respect for your inner wisdom — I truly believe that every part of you truly has a reason for being here.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in entertainment as a TV writer, an experience that deepened my respect for the power of stories and the complexity of human narratives. I bring a knowledge and understanding of the creative process to my work, which continues to shape my practice. I also bring a deep understanding of the process of re-thinking and re-defining your career and creative identity, at any age.

I completed my clinical training in psychodynamic therapy at Maple Counseling Center, where I worked with individuals and couples navigating a wide range of concerns including anxiety, mood disorders, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and identity exploration.

In addition to my clinical training, I’ve volunteered on both a sexual assault/domestic violence hotline as well as a crisis hotline — experiences that deepened my capacity to hold space for people in moments of acute distress, crisis, grief, or vulnerability. These early experiences continue to inform my trauma-sensitive, stabilization-focused approach to therapy today.

I received my M.A in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles, and I also hold an undergraduate degree with a major in English and Creative Writing from the University of Pennsylvania.