My role as a therapist is to create a safe, trusting and comfortable environment where we become curious together about what isn’t working in your life, and find new ways to approach situations.

My Background

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and an AACAST Certified Couples and Sex Therapist. I work with adults, teens, couples, and families on all kinds of emotional and relationship issues. 

I graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Psychology and Music. I received my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and trained at the Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills, California.

I have extensive training in grief and loss, having worked with adults, children and teens at Our House Grief Support Center. I have presented on the topic of grief throughout Los Angeles County, at schools, conferences and mental health facilities.

Another special interest is working with creative individuals. I understand the difficulties peculiar to the lives of creative people. Much of my work with artists involves breaking through creative blocks, balancing personal responsibilities and creative pursuits. Additionally, I supervise and train MFT trainees and interns for their licensure at Airport Marina Counseling Service.

My Therapeutic Approach

My orientation is based in the foundations of Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic psychotherapy. However, I draw from other modalities to appropriately address the specific needs of the clients I work with.

While every person I see is unique, a consistent mindset I bring to my work is a deep respect for people’s desire to change what isn’t working in their lives. Whether you’re overwhelmed, grieving a death or a loss of a relationship or job, depressed or anxious, perhaps a warm, honest partnership may be the best way to help you navigate through these life stressors. I offer that kind of partnership, and with time and effort, I believe I can help you enact the change you would like to see.

Whatever you’re struggling with, I want to help you get what you came to therapy for: another perspective in the room, new insight, and the possibility of real change.