My Story

I love stories. Movies, plays, radio, television, books, they all inspire me. I love listening to how each individual experience forms and shapes us to create something wholly unique.

When I was little, I wanted to be an actor on Broadway. I went to Cal State, Long Beach where I received my bachelors in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Performance. It was there that I fell in love with storytelling, play, movement, and deep listening. Upon graduation, I worked as a professional stage manager for seven years. I learned the power of relationships, listening to understand, and the thrill that comes in discovering how to share my gifts in my own way. But there was something missing. I wondered how I could take that love of stories, the joy I feel in building relationships, and fuel my passion for service. My calling to therapy was the result of much research, soul-searching, and a sincere desire to help.

My masters degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy is the result of care, determination, and passion. It was one of the most natural yet terrifying transitions of my life. I have grown as a clinician and as a human since starting my therapy journey. I started as a school based counselor, transitioned to community mental health, and currently work in private practice. Here, I am able to use all of my experiences to support my clients. My own personal therapy, individual and group, has been nourishing, life changing, and helped me proudly own my story.

I am a wife, mother, voracious reader, and lover of The Great British Baking Show. As a therapist, I am honored to be a part of your story and hope that, together, with humor and curiosity, help you during this season.