I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles where I specialized in LGBT affirmative care. During my studies I began my clinical work at COLORS—a clinic that serves LGBTQIA+ teens and transitioning adults of a diverse population. I continued my work at SoCal DBT, a comprehensive DBT program where I worked as both an individual therapist and a co-facilitator of DBT skills groups for teens and adults.

I received a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach. In my work I discovered I felt most connected to the emotional and mental aspect of art—how does music, and other art forms, make us feel and heal? Psychotherapy allows me to blend creativity and an innate interest in the healing of others.

My approach to therapy is person-centered and strengths-based, meaning that I believe in empowering my clients to utilize their unique strengths and skills to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. I also believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, regardless of their past experiences. Using psychodynamic, relational, and dialectical behavioral approaches, I work with clients seeking to enrich their lives with a higher sense of satisfaction.