I’m an advocate for self-compassion. I want to help you calm your inner critic and practice more vulnerability and self-acceptance. Working with high anxiety, high achieving individuals and at times being one myself, I have seen that there is no room to be “good enough”. There is a constant struggle between the desire for perfection and a need for rest.

Maybe you’re the strong friend or the person everyone goes to for advice. Do your relationships feel one sided or are you the one who always has to compromise and please others? Perhaps you never feel like you can share your issues because it’s not “big enough”. I want to tell you that your mental health matters. Many don’t realize how isolating it is to be outwardly successful, but feel insignificant or inadequate in other areas. I want to remind you that your heartaches matter, your pains are valid. You don’t have to be perfect to be okay. I help people make space for their emotions and all aspects of their identity. I’m here to help you work through your anxiety and reclaim your peace. Your pain belongs here. Your experience belongs here. You belong here.

Whether it’s challenging negative thoughts, addressing imposter syndrome, or building your self-esteem, I’m here to help you gain perspective and practice self-compassion. As an experienced, licensed therapist, I can provide a variety of treatment modalities. We can work individually or address issues in couples and family therapy. I have 10 years experience in my field and I’ve been practicing as a therapist for 7 years. I went to Loma Linda University and earned a MS in Marital and Family Therapy as well as a certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling. I’ve worked with clients on a variety of issues and presenting problems. Click below to review my specialties, I’m sure we can work together to address your needs.