About My Practice
If you are ready to learn more about yourself and develop a positive path toward growth, seeking assistance can help you refocus on what's most meaningful to you. People come to therapy for many reasons, including needing help in handling stressful life transitions, to reduce psychological distress, increase one's self worth and to develop a better understanding of themselves. During therapy, we will explore unhealthy patterns by looking at the interplay between your thoughts, behaviors and emotions and how they affect your daily experiences. You will learn to develop fulfilling relationships, ways to cope in healthier ways, and ultimately live a fulfilling life.
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I am dedicated to helping you achieve your therapeutic goals. My therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I specialize in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, family issues, identity development and emotion regulation. My work is informed by evidenced based therapies, including mindfulness based compassion therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy.
My Training & Experience
My approach is shaped by a deep respect for how hard change can be—and how possible it is with the right support. Over the past 19 years, I’ve worked alongside children, teens and adults, helping them move toward a life that feels more meaningful.
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Education
I began my training with a B.A. in Psychology from University of California, Davis and went on to earn my Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from University of California, Berkeley.​
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Specialized, Evidence-Based Training
I’ve pursued extensive training in therapies that are both practical and compassionate—approaches that help you build skills while also honoring your lived experience.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — intensive training through the Treatment Implementation Collaborative
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — intensive training through Behavior Therapy Training Institute
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Additional training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Self-Compassion, and mindfulness-based approaches
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Clinical Experience
A big part of my professional life has been supporting young people and families find their footing.
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For the past 19 years, I have worked on the Behavioral Emergency Response Team at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, helping children and adolescents in acute crisis.
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For the past 13 years, I have worked as a therapist at University of California, Berkeley supporting students with eating disorders.
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I am a member of Pacific DBT Collaborative’s consultation team.
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Private Practice
For the past 8+ years, I have run a private practice where I help teens and adults work through depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, and eating disorders. I’m especially passionate about helping people feel less stuck—whether that means learning concrete skills for emotion regulation, facing fears through exposure, or reconnecting with values and self-compassion.
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Licensure
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in the State of California.