Pronouns: she/her

Work schedule: Sun - Th

Therapist in Sacramento, CA

My approach to counseling for adults

You're intelligent and introspective, but the world weighs heavy on you. You want to be your best self, but you feel overwhelmed and depleted. You worry that you're not doing enough, but don’t know where you’d get the energy to do more. Being thoughtful and caring deeply about your values and loved ones can come at a high cost. How do we show up for what matters without burning out? Together, we will explore how emotions can become sources of wisdom, and deep thoughts can be sources of strength and clarity instead of endless spirals. With patience and consistency, you can work toward feeling more secure, anchored, and proud of who you are.

I help adults explore and heal from the lasting impacts of childhood pain and the systems that have shaped their lives. Together, we look at how family, culture, religion, and society can influence how we relate to our emotions, needs, and sense of self. We will explore the values you absorbed from your environment as well as the values that are unique to you and will help you find your center when you feel lost. 

I believe healing begins with understanding and compassion, not judgment or striving for perfection. In our work, we’ll focus on getting to know and appreciate all parts of you, building self-acceptance and greater ease with uncertainty and discomfort. I incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion practices to help you build internal security so that you can better navigate life’s natural ups and downs. 

Our imaginations have the power to make us anxious and also to bring calm and clarity. I welcome dreams, metaphors, and creative expression as ways to connect with your inner world and uncover deeper meaning in your life. More than anything, I want our time together to feel like a safe, collaborative space where you can embrace your full humanity—where vulnerability and imperfection are not weaknesses, but vital parts of living a fulfilling, authentic life. I support people in living lives that reflect their own values, whether or not those align with dominant culture. I bring both professional training and personal experience navigating my own unique path, and I aim to offer a space that is open, affirming, and free of assumptions.

my specialties include young adults, low self-esteem, and trauma therapy:

• Adults in their 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s (i.e. young adult and midlife counseling)

• People who struggle with boundaries, burnout, perfectionism and practicing self-acceptance/care

• Individuals experiencing low self-esteem, feeling like they’re “never enough”, or not confident

• Trauma therapy for individuals who have experienced CEN (Childhood Emotional Neglect), complex trauma (CPTSD), complex family relationships, painful life events (even if you’re not sure it qualifies as a trauma)

• Therapy for anxiety (generalized, acute, social anxiety, worry, rumination)

• Friend and sibling pairs who want to work on their relationship

some of my therapy approaches:

• Person-centered, relational, and humanistic therapies

• Compassion-focused therapy

• Feminist therapy

• Trauma therapy

EDUCATION/Previous counseling experience

I received my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University and worked for two-and-a-half years counseling children and their families in Citrus Heights before starting at Thrive in 2020.

WORK IN EDUCATION

I enjoyed six years working in the public school system as an instructional aide for teens with special needs. During my time in special education, I enjoyed coming up with creative ways to connect with students and help them learn. I also enjoyed assisting students to express themselves creatively through art.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Sacramento.

I am a LMFT #129032, Program Manager, and a Supervisor at Thrive.

More about me

When I’m not working, I love to take life slow. Whether I’m walking, bird watching, listening to music, or relaxing with my family (kitty, gecko, and human loved ones), I really enjoy going at my own pace and taking it all in. I also LOVE movies and shows. I love rewatching stuff until I know it forwards and backwards and can recite my favorite quotes. I also love journaling, painting, podcasts, and getting comfort and inspiration from reading Maria Popova’s blogs on The Marginalian. I also love to laugh—especially absurd humor and lengthy inside jokes.

Pronouns: she/her