Meet the Therapist

One of the reasons that I became a psychotherapist is because I am passionate about people and their stories. Something that is common throughout history is that the greatest people in the world dealt with adversity, hardship, and abuse and those people were able to incorporate those experiences into their greatness. In this line of healing work, I get to meet wonderful people who are motivated to heal and I get the chance to hear their stories and assist them on their healing journey. Going through difficult times in my life has given me a particular empathy for individuals and families also going through difficult times.

I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, senior citizens, and families around issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, divorce, and family of origin issues. I have worked for counseling agencies, county mental health programs for older adults and people with serious mental illness, divorce education programs, and in a high school. I have worked extensively with older adults who are often dealing with issues of chronic pain and illness-not to mention intergenerational conflict! I have extensive experience and particularly enjoy working with young adults and adolescents who have dealt with trauma-as helping people cope with difficult times is incredibly rewarding. I enjoy helping individuals create the foundation for healthy relationships and a sense of self-worth as they grow and heal.


I utilize various theoretical constructs, including cognitive behavioral approaches and family systems work, depending on the individual and the issues they may be addressing. In addition to talk therapy I also utilize art therapy and sandtray therapy.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in marriage, family, and child counseling from CSU, Sacramento. I have post-graduate training in attachment disorders, Critical Incident Stress Management, sandtray and art therapy, and trauma issues. I work with you to emphasize your strengths in order to address any issue that you may be working through.

Personally, I enjoy yoga and the outdoors as a way of relaxing. I make time each day for “canine therapy” with my two very sweet dogs that were both rescued from animal shelters.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Member, CAMFT