I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California (LMFT #122241). I offer in-person counseling and psychotherapy in my offices in San Mateo and Palo Alto, and tele-therapy via zoom. My therapy orientation is person centered, relational and trauma-informed.

My therapy style warm and collaborative. In my sessions I use a combination of evidence based therapies like mindfulness, somatic approaches, talk therapy, CBT, together with  attachment theory, Brainspotting and creative expression.

Each person has a unique story and life experiences that influence how we feel, think and move in the world. I believe that as humans we  have the innate ability to heal, change and grow. I enjoy working with people who feel they don’t fit the mold, and hold great appreciation for people who seek to live authentically and in peace with who they are. I am a true ally for LGBTQIA+ and questioning folks. My personal experience with the beauty, messiness and complexities of living in a multi-faith, multi-cultural family, brings deep understanding and compassion for those who feel misrepresented and misunderstood.

All questions, feelings and thoughts are welcome.

If you are a sexual trauma survivor, please know that there is hope. Healing is possible. I have extensive experience working specifically with survivors of sexual trauma, including survivors of childhood sexual abuse, both individually and in groups. Your story matters, you deserve to be validated and heard, and you are not alone.

I work with:

Adults

Couples (multi-faith, multi-cultural and alternative partnerships)

Educators

Women in tech

Artists, actors, musicians, dancers and writers

I specialize in:

Sexual trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD

Women's mental health

Depression and anxiety

Self esteem

Life transitions

Grief/loss

Individual growth and search for meaning

Brain-Spotting (BSP)