I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California (Lic #86786) and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner. I have provided therapy for a wide variety of populations since starting my career in 2010, but find myself drawn to working with female-identifying adults, the LGBTQ+ population and ex-evangelicals wanting to deconstruct their faith. The focus of my work in the last three years has been understanding the bidirectional impact of our mental and physical health and how to help my clients maximize their daily functioning. I love the work I do and feel honored to be able to walk alongside people as they find healing. When I’m not doing therapy, I’m spending time with my partner and our dog, hiking or out in nature, enjoying a good meal with friends, creating something with my hands or resting to recover from my chronic health conditions.
Empathy
Therapy is a place to have someone understand and acknowledge your emotions and experiences. I work diligently to put myself in your shoes and allow you to feel seen. Our work together will also involve increasing empathy in your life - toward yourself and also toward others.
Safety
Safety comes from feeling seen and understood - not only your thoughts, but your emotions and deep desires. When we feel safe, we are given the permission to heal and grow. I work hard to ensure that the therapy room is a safe place for you to experience that healing.
Connection
Feeling connected to others enables us to examine our emotions, thoughts, values and desires. It decreases anxiety, helps us manage our emotions, increases self-esteem and empathy and improves our immune system. Connection is the result of the empathy and safety you will feel in the therapy room.
Authenticity
Showing our true selves is an act of bravery - one that is brought about when we have the knowledge that we are seen for who we are, we are safe with others and we can trust that connection will bring healing. We will work together to help you find your most authentic self.
MY APPROACH
Our work together will involve identifying ways to strengthen your whole self. To do this, we will examine the family culture you grew up in, your current family culture, your friends and support group, your work, your involvement with other practitioners, spiritual practices and any other areas you might want to discuss.
I work from a holistic-feminist perspective, focused on creating meaning while helping you to manage emotional distress and relationship issues. We will focus on your whole person, including a wellness approach to mental health. I help you optimize your overall health by addressing any functional limitations from an integrative medicine for mental health perspective.
I truly believe the relationship you and I will develop is the most important catalyst for change, so I make sure to foster connection and create safety in the therapy room. I trust that you are an expert on your life - you are the one living it after all. I want to hear from you what is going to benefit you, and we will work together to develop solutions that promote healing and growth in your life.
RATES
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I understand therapy is an investment in your personal growth and I aim to be as transparent as possible about my fees. You and I will always have a discussion about the length of our sessions and the duration of our time together. I will not be deciding this without you, as I believe that violates your autonomy - I want you to have full control over your continued participation in therapy. Our initial session will be 90 minutes so I can get a full picture of you and what you’d like to work on in therapy.
Individual Session (60 minutes): $200
Individual sessions (90 minutes): $300
Safe & Sound Protocol for existing clients: $200
Safe & Sound Protocol only (no therapy in addition to program): $600
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You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your medical care will cost. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 800-985-3059.
For more information about my practice or other questions, please visit my FAQ page.
Trainings & Education
Education
Bachelors of Arts, History from University of Southern California, 2005
Masters of Science, Marriage & Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary School of Psychology, 2011*
Trained in
EMDR I, April 2013
EMDR II, April 2014
Certification in Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Practitioners, June 2021
Professional Memberships
American Association for Marriage & Family Therapists, Clinical Fellow
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, Member
*Please note that I do not practice from any specific theological or spiritual framework. I welcome people of all faiths in my practice. I am a former member of the evangelical Christian church.
Want to Know More?
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