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My path to this work has not been linear. I spent seven years at the VA working in a shelter setting with veterans in active crisis. That role was not traditional mental health therapy. It was showing up every day for people in some of the hardest circumstances imaginable, assessing for safety, connecting people to the right resources, and managing situations that required both calm and decisive action. I learned more about human resilience in those years than anywhere else.

Before and alongside the VA, I built experience in medical social work, school-based mental health with children, and home health. My background is clinical across the lifespan and rooted in medical and community settings. I bring that same groundedness to private practice.

I am an LCSW with 15 years of experience and an MSW from San Jose State University. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and the weight of managing a full life. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Motivational Interviewing, and I adapt my approach to the person in front of me.

I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in a supportive and judgment-free environment. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, and other psychiatric conditions.

I believe that every individual deserves to feel heard, respected, and understood. My goal is to partner with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with their unique needs, values, and goals. Whether you’re seeking medication management, diagnostic clarification, or support through a difficult season of life, I strive to provide care that is collaborative, thoughtful, and centered around your overall well-being.

I recognize that reaching out for mental health support can be difficult, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients in their journey toward healing, resilience, and lasting wellness.

I have been practicing medicine as a nurse practitioner for 23 years, and psychiatry has always been my passion. My work is driven by caring, empathy, and a genuine love for people. When I meet someone for the first time, I pay close attention to the sadness, anxiety, pain, or confusion they may be experiencing. I listen carefully and begin thinking about how to help them move toward feeling balanced, healthy, and capable in their daily life.

My clinical focus includes mood disorders, attention difficulties, obsessive or intrusive thoughts, sleep issues, anger management, and psychosis. Over the years, I’ve developed a unique approach to medication management—one that combines experience, thoughtful evaluation, and individualized care to give each person the best chance at success.

I am a graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where I earned my Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and minored in Sociology.

Obtained my Master’s Degree (MA) in Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy at California State University-Long Beach.

I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. I have worked at a variety of clinical settings My background includes but not limited to: working with children, teenagers, addiction, couples, adults, families, and trauma. I am a trained EMDR therapist. Also, extensive experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

I work with adults that struggle with anxiety, depression, or trauma. I use a wide range of interventions such as EMDR, CBT, motivational interviewing and mindfulness.

I am a mental health clinician who takes a solution‐focused and empowering approach to therapy. I believe healing happens at your pace, and I strive to meet you exactly where you are. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood as we work together to explore challenges, build on your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.

Hi, I’m glad you’re here. I believe therapy should be a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. Together, we’ll explore what’s bringing you to therapy, build on your strengths, and work toward the changes that matter most to you. My goal is for you to feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout the process.