Services
- Individual
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
Growing up, I heard a lot of negative things about therapy. You may have also experienced a cultural stigma against the idea of talking about your innermost thoughts and feelings with someone other than family or friends. However, I believe everyone can work towards happiness with the right kind of support in their lives. I provide online counseling for adults or teens who are seeking help with anxiety, post traumatic stress, prenatal & postpartum concerns, high-pressure work/school, and more.
My Background and Approach
The first thing that I want you to know about my counseling approach is that it’s influenced by having been a therapy client myself. With a personal understanding of what therapy is like from the client perspective, I am better able to provide a nonjudgmental and culturally sensitive experience for my clients. My counseling style is compassionate, down to earth, and straightforward, with a goal of creating a space where you can feel safe to share your thoughts and feelings honestly. In my career of more than 20 years, I’ve worked with youth and adults in many settings with roles in case management and positions of leadership in community organizations. During the past 13 years, I have also been providing supervision and training for students in bachelors and graduate programs. I have deep roots in the San Francisco Bay Area and have contributed to the nonprofit and educational sectors in many ways through professional positions, volunteer work, and committee membership.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
The journey of healing can be an unfolding process. Sometimes being human means that we face challenges that are difficult to navigate alone. A therapist can provide a compassionate witness to your experience as well as valuable tools to make the journey easier. This was my personal experience as a teen parent, and it inspired me at age 16 to set my sights on becoming a social worker. If you have been feeling lost, stuck, or overwhelmed for a while now, I invite you to get in touch to learn how I can help.