I knew I wanted to be a therapist from a very young age. I was always curious about human behavior. I wanted to know what made people tick or behave in a particular way.
As a teen, I struggled with my own mental health and found my psychology class to be a welcome respite for beginning understanding about myself and humans in general. My own journey with therapy and healing inspired me to pursue becoming a therapist. I wanted to help others feel the support and compassion that I had received that was so integral for my healing.
I received my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Art Therapy from Notre Dame de Namur University. I have worked both in the private and non-profit sectors with many diverse populations and have extensive training and experience in the areas of parenting, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
I wholeheartedly value and respect each individual with which I am privileged to work with. As a client of therapy myself, I deeply appreciate the incredible vulnerability, courage and strength that go into the process. I am a married person and parent, an immigrant with deep understanding of diversity, and bring this rich life experience to my work.
I offer psychotherapy and art therapy for children, families, and adults. I work collaboratively with you to help create realistic goals that address the issues that are most important to you. I believe in your own inner strengths and work to help you elicit them and integrate them into your present life. I am your accountability ally and in that, gently help keep you focused on your goals. I will honor your process with a combination of compassion, warmth, humor, empathy and candidness.
My style is easygoing but direct. I work collaboratively with you as I truly believe in your power and ability to heal. I like to keep things light, incorporating humor and play whenever it’s appropriate. All while staying focused on your goals and holding you accountable. I care deeply about your growth and success and want you to feel empowered in your life.
HOW DO I KNOW IF YOU’RE THE RIGHT THERAPIST FOR ME?
- You want to be accountable to yourself and your process.
- You want a caring, warm yet active, and candid collaborator.
- You want someone who is relatable.
- You want honest feedback and are committed to changing what’s not working.
- You want someone who “gets” modern life challenges and experiences.
- You want a neuroscience nerd who understands and integrates her knowledge of how our brains, bodies, emotions, and behaviors work together.
If you’d like to explore working with me, please reach out via email or phone at 415.235.2734 for a 15-minute consultation.