Below are some of my thoughts on psychotherapy and the services I provide, as well as information about my professional experience and education.

About Therapy

My Approach

I value the bravery it takes to prioritize mental health care and listen to the part of yourself seeking change. Psychotherapy is a collaborative relationship dedicated to your growth, focused on your goals, and fueled by curiosity. In therapy we cultivate a safe space to tend to your thoughts, emotions, and what you’re dealing with. To foster lasting change, we work to understand the causes of your symptoms and the dynamics of your emotional life.

The work of therapy can allow for growth and expansion in one’s self, relationships, and life. I feel the unique therapeutic relationship is a major component of healing, and consider it an honor to work with you!

Treatment Style & Population

Contemporary psychoanalytic theory is my theoretical home. I also utilize: trauma theory, a mind/body perspective, Attachment Theory, and Mentalization-Based Therapy.

I work with individuals and couples.

I’m dedicated to the values of anti-oppression in my practice. I give careful consideration to our uniquely experienced and intersecting identities (including race, gender, sexuality, class, religion, ethnicity, ability, age, immigration status).

Areas of Focus

  • Anxiety, Depression, Mood Issues

  • Relationship Issues: Couples, Family, Work, Peer, Dating, Romantic

  • Trauma, Complex Trauma

  • Creativity, Motivation

  • Life Transitions

  • Experience of Identity, Self-Esteem

  • Grief & Loss

  • Disordered Eating, Body Image

  • Addiction Issues

About Me

Experience

My supervising and advising experience:

I’m fortunate to have worked and trained at the below Los Angeles treatment sites, practicing psychotherapy (individual, couples, and group), and various forms of social work. I served as Program Director at PCH Treatment Center.

  • Prototypes

  • Sandy Segal Youth Health Center

  • PCH Treatment Center

  • Wright Institute Los Angeles

  • Silver Lake Psychotherapy

Education

I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work, and later completed advanced training at Wright Institute Los Angeles where I received a Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

  • Wright Institute Los Angeles

    Two-year postgraduate fellowship, Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

  • Smith College School for Social Work

    Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work

  • Kenyon College

    Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies

Professional Memberships

  • Wright Institute Los Angeles Alumni Association & Alumni Association board member

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

  • American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work (AAPCSW)