I earned my master’s degree in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (License #90009). I was drawn to CIIS because of its humanistic perspective and its integration of Eastern philosophy with Western psychological theory. This approach resonated with my belief that emotional healing is not simply about treating symptoms, but about understanding ourselves more deeply and creating the possibility for meaningful growth and change.
My practice is grounded primarily in depth psychotherapy. I’m curious about the experiences, relationships, and patterns—both conscious and unconscious—that shape how we see ourselves and move through the world. I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including an understanding of brain development and neuroscience, somatic therapies, mindfulness and meditation, and evidence-based cognitive approaches. I tailor this work to each person, creating space to explore what may be underneath the challenges you’re facing while also developing practical tools for navigating life in the present.
My postgraduate training includes two years of full-time intensive study at the Ann Martin Center in psychoanalytic child play and adolescent talk therapy, along with parenting support. I also completed the Dialogs in Contemporary Psychoanalysis Yearlong Training Program at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis (SFCP) and the three-year Intensive Study Program at the Psychoanalytic Couples Psychotherapy Group (PCPG). This training has given me a deep appreciation for the complexity of our inner and relational lives, and for the ways our past experiences can continue to influence our present relationships.
Before becoming a therapist, I had a corporate career based in both New York City and Europe. My path to becoming a therapist has also included experiences far outside the traditional clinical setting, including yoga-based trauma work with survivors of sex trafficking and therapeutic teaching at a shelter for street-kids in Cambodia. These experiences have shaped the way I understand resilience, connection, and the many different forms that healing can take.
These varied experiences have shaped my belief that healing is a deeply personal process—one that can involve developing greater awareness of ourselves, understanding the roots of longstanding patterns, reconnecting with the body, and discovering new ways of relating to ourselves and to others. Therapy can be a place to slow down, become more curious about yourself, and develop a deeper understanding of the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.