honoring the stories, strengths, and cultural roots that shape each person’s experience. I believe healing happens within relationships—whether with self, partners, family, or community. My work is guided by systems thinking, attuned to both individual needs and the larger forces that impact well-being.
listens deeply, holds space without judgment, and helps them feel seen in their complexity. They often share that I bring both warmth and clarity to our work, creating a steady presence through difficult conversations. I’m known for weaving empathy with insight in a way that feels grounding and affirming.
one of safety, connection, and curiosity. Clients often describe it as a space where they can take a breath and explore their truths at their own pace. There’s room for both tenderness and growth, especially when navigating life’s harder seasons.
is that I see therapy as a partnership rooted in trust and mutual respect. I’ll meet you where you are while also gently challenging patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we’ll work toward change that aligns with your values, goals, and story.
one where individuals and families move from survival to more connected, intentional living. I support people in shifting old narratives, reclaiming their strengths, and finding new ways to show up in their relationships. The process is often subtle but deeply meaningful.
clients feel empowered to bring their whole selves into the room—grief, joy, confusion, resistance, all of it. When we approach healing with authenticity and cultural humility, therapy becomes a space for transformation, not just coping. Collaboration is key, and so is honoring your pace.
they’re feeling stuck in patterns shaped by trauma, loss, or generational cycles. Many are navigating transitions—new parenthood, relationship strain, identity shifts—and want someone who can hold both clinical insight and cultural understanding. They’re looking for a therapist who brings care, context, and calm to complexity.
My approach is grounded in systems thinking and trauma-informed care. I work relationally, recognizing how our past experiences, identities, and environments shape the way we connect with ourselves and others. I bring a warm, curious, and collaborative presence to therapy—always centering the client’s goals, strengths, and lived experience. Whether I’m working with individuals, couples, or families, I aim to create a space where healing and insight can emerge with clarity and compassion.
My work is informed by family systems theory, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and attachment theory. I also draw from narrative and relational-cultural frameworks to help clients re-author their stories and foster connection across difference. In integrated care settings, I value collaboration with medical providers to support holistic wellness. Ultimately, my goal is to tailor each session to the client’s needs while staying rooted in evidence-based, relationally attuned practices.
I help clients address their concerns by first understanding the full context—relational, emotional, cultural, and structural—of what they’re experiencing. Through reflection, skill-building, and meaning-making, we work together to create new patterns and restore connection. I aim to be a steady, compassionate partner in the process of change, especially when the path forward feels unclear.
I specialize in working with people who are navigating life transitions, relational strain, and the impacts of trauma—particularly in the perinatal and parenting stages. Many of my clients are seeking support in understanding patterns shaped by their families, identities, and lived experiences. I help individuals, couples, and families reconnect to themselves and one another with compassion and clarity.
My background in Medical Family Therapy and integrated behavioral health settings has grounded me in addressing the mind-body connection, especially in perinatal, reproductive, and relational care. I’ve worked in both clinical and community spaces that center trauma, cultural identity, and systems of care. These experiences have shaped my commitment to holistic, justice-informed therapy that supports both individual healing and relational repair.
I am deeply committed to creating an affirming space for BIPOC clients, LGBTQIA+ individuals and families, first-generation and underserved communities, and anyone carrying generational or relational trauma. I also hold space for young parents, birth parents, and those navigating reproductive and identity-related transitions. My practice is guided by cultural humility, honoring each person’s voice, resilience, and story.
Clients often say they’re surprised by how quickly they feel safe and understood in our work together. They’ve shared that therapy with me feels both deeply human and grounded in clear intention and care. Many are surprised by how much we’re able to unpack and shift without rushing the process.
My philosophy about healing and growth can be summarized as: we heal in connection, not in isolation. Growth happens when we feel safe enough to be seen, challenged with care, and invited to reimagine our story. I believe every person carries wisdom—and therapy is a space to reconnect with it.
The balance I aim to create between support and challenge is thoughtful and responsive. I offer a steady, compassionate presence while gently naming patterns and offering new ways of understanding or responding. I believe in honoring where clients are while also holding space for where they want to go.
I specialize in working with people who are navigating transitions, identity shifts, and the weight of relational or generational trauma. Many of my clients are new or expectant parents, couples in conflict, or individuals exploring how their pasts impact their present. I support clients in moving from survival to connection—with themselves and others.
The growth journey I most often witness is clients learning to trust themselves and their emotional truth. Many come in feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, and through our work, they begin to develop more clarity, compassion, and agency. It’s powerful to watch people reclaim their voice and deepen their relationships in the process.
If I could tell every potential client just one thing, it would be: you don’t have to have it all figured out to start. We’ll move at your pace, and I’ll be there to walk alongside you with curiosity, care, and consistency. This is a space where your complexity is welcome.
Outside of the therapy room, what grounds and renews me is time in nature, reading stories that reflect diverse lived experiences, and playing fetch with my cat. I intentionally make space for stillness and connection—both with myself and my community. These rhythms keep me rooted, present, and able to show up fully for the people I work with.
As a therapist, I bring my lived experience and relational values into the room, honoring the complexity of each client’s story. I identify as a culturally responsive, trauma-informed clinician with a deep commitment to serving BIPOC communities and those navigating systemic, medical, and relational challenges. My background in integrated care and Medical Family Therapy grounds my work in the belief that healing happens in connection—with ourselves, our families, and our communities. I strive to hold space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to reauthor their narratives.
I became a therapist because I’ve always been drawn to the ways people make meaning of their experiences—especially in the face of challenge. I believe deeply in the power of safe, compassionate relationships to spark healing and change. Becoming a therapist has allowed me to walk alongside others in some of their most vulnerable and transformative moments.
In sessions, my personality is warm, calm, and grounding. I bring a steady presence, a sense of curiosity, and a deep respect for my clients’ inner wisdom. People often describe me as thoughtful and gently direct, with a style that balances empathy and insight.
I’m committed to continually deepening my cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and somatic integration in therapy. I prioritize ongoing learning around intersectionality, reproductive mental health, and social justice in clinical practice. My goal is to remain a responsive, ethical, and attuned therapist who grows alongside the communities I serve.
As a therapist, I believe that community and culture are central to healing and self-understanding. I specialize in working with BIPOC individuals and families, honoring the ways systemic oppression, intergenerational resilience, and cultural identity shape each person’s experience. My work is grounded in cultural humility and a commitment to creating safe, affirming spaces where clients feel seen and valued. I strive to integrate community-based strengths and cultural wisdom into the therapeutic process, fostering connection and empowerment.
I’m most passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families navigating perinatal transitions, relational strain, and the impacts of complex or intergenerational trauma. I especially value supporting BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ folks, first-generation clients, and caregivers working to break cycles while building something new. These stories require care, attunement, and systems awareness—work I feel honored to do.
I practice cultural humility by approaching each client with curiosity, respect, and a deep awareness that I’m never the expert on their lived experience. I actively reflect on my own identities and biases, and I invite ongoing dialogue about culture, identity, and power in the therapy space. My goal is to co-create a relationship where clients feel seen, affirmed, and safe bringing all parts of themselves into the room.
With clients who have experienced complex trauma, I prioritize safety, stability, and pacing—building a relationship rooted in trust and emotional regulation. I integrate somatic, narrative, and relational approaches that help clients reconnect to their bodies, boundaries, and sense of self. Above all, I honor the strength it takes to show up in therapy and believe healing is possible even when it feels far away.
People are often surprised to learn that I’m an adventure seeker at heart. Whether it’s skydiving, hiking through new landscapes, or immersing myself in unfamiliar cultures, I find energy in exploring beyond my comfort zone. That sense of curiosity and courage also shows up in the therapy room.
What grounds me and brings me joy is time spent in nature, slow mornings with my cat, and meaningful connection with the people I love. I find balance in the small rituals—like a good cup of coffee or journaling at the end of the day. These grounding practices allow me to show up fully present for others and myself.
I’m particularly excited about continuing my journey of traveling around the world. Exploring new countries and cultures helps me stay open, humble, and deeply inspired. Each place offers a fresh perspective—and I bring that sense of expansiveness into my work and life.
My education and training background consists of a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Medical Family Therapy. I’ve completed clinical training in integrated behavioral health settings, reproductive mental health care, and trauma-informed systems. My work has spanned community clinics, medical partnerships, and private practice, with a focus on collaborative, relational, and culturally responsive care.
I hold specialized certification in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International and have completed CAPPA Doula Training to support birthing families more holistically. My continued education includes focused training in Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Discernment Counseling, Narrative Exposure Therapy, Grief Counseling, Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy. I’ve also engaged in independent study in somatic practices and completed the evidence-based Parents as Teachers training, all of which inform my integrative, trauma-informed approach to therapy.
I have extensive experience integrating trauma-informed principles into my therapeutic work, particularly with clients who have experienced complex, relational, or intergenerational trauma. My approach centers safety, collaboration, empowerment, and regulation—guided by both somatic and systemic perspectives. In all settings, I work to create spaces where trauma can be explored with care, consent, and clarity.
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I advocate for expanded access to quality, culturally responsive care in perinatal mental health. Too many birthing people and caregivers suffer in silence due to stigma, systemic barriers, and a lack of provider training. I’m committed to raising awareness, creating safe spaces, and equipping therapists to meet these needs with both clinical depth and cultural humility.
I would like to see increased representation and leadership of BIPOC voices across all levels of the mental health field. Healing happens most powerfully when clients see themselves reflected in their providers and systems of care. This includes reimagining training, access, and supervision structures to be more equitable and affirming.
I hope to leave a legacy of heart-forward, justice-rooted, and integrative care—especially for communities that have been historically marginalized. I want to be known as someone who showed up with both skill and sincerity, and who helped shift systems toward greater inclusivity and healing. Whether in clinical work, mentorship, or advocacy, I strive to create space for people to feel seen, heard, and whole.
My therapy sessions typically center on open dialogue, deep reflection, and meaningful connection. I incorporate both structure and flexibility—balancing evidence-based methods with what feels most present and needed in the room. Clients can expect a warm, grounded space where their full selves are welcomed and supported.
My practice boundaries include clear session limits, respectful communication, and mutual commitment to the therapy process. I believe boundaries create safety and trust, allowing both client and therapist to show up with integrity. I am transparent about my scope, availability, and expectations so we can work collaboratively and ethically.
Therapy is complete when clients feel they have the tools, insight, and self-trust to navigate life’s challenges independently and with confidence. Often, this looks like a greater sense of internal alignment, relationship satisfaction, or emotional regulation. We collaboratively assess readiness for closure and celebrate the growth that’s unfolded along the way.
