Services
About My Clients
I work with adults in California who have tried quick solutions for anxiety that don’t last. My clients are individuals looking to move beyond short-term symptom relief and build a sustainable, authentic relationship with their thoughts and emotions. They are ready to explore the stuck cycles of thought patterns and behaviors that keep them trapped, moving from responding out of fear to intentionally choosing responses based on what matters most.
My Background and Approach
I provide evidence-based, person-centered telehealth care using compassion, curiosity, and humor. After earning my BS from UCSD, I completed my MS and PhD at Rosalind Franklin University, researching Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum disorders and mastering Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I completed my VA residency and a Post-Doctoral fellowship in Interprofessional Integrative Health, then spent over seven years as a Staff Psychologist at the Long Beach VA. My background includes specialized training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). I am also certified in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Depression and CBT for Chronic Pain. In our work, we design an individualized plan using these modalities, tracking your concrete progress to break vicious cycles and build true psychological flexibility so you can live freely.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Being human is hard, and feeling like we can’t turn to anyone for help makes it harder. So much of the time, we only see the surface level of others. I am incredibly grateful for the privilege of fully seeing my clients. This is the true gift of therapy: to be fully seen, understood, and accepted just as you are. Transparency is also vital to me, which is why I am upfront about costs and treatment formatting. My work provides deep meaning, and I honor the vulnerability of those I help.