I’ve been in private practice for 7 years. While earning my doctorate from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, I trained for 5 years in mental health clinics around the Bay Area, treating a wide range of people with mental health diagnoses. Before that, I worked in two residential settings with youth who had complex trauma, as well as providing case management at a homeless shelter. My training has primarily been in psychodynamic therapy, but I have a wide interest in philosophical, spiritual, and other therapeutic approaches. These include existentialism, Buddhism, and Gestalt practice. Additionally, I’m interested in culture as a lens for contextualizing difficulties my patients face. This includes understanding generational trauma, the effects of marginalization, and sitting with privilege. My passion in life is being a therapist, as I’ve witnessed transformations that inspire me.
In my free time, I like to road bike and camp. All of the pictures on this site are from my camping trips. I love to read all types of books, from nonfiction psychology books to fantasy and sci-fi. Any recommendations are welcome!