I grew up in the S.F. Bay Area and appreciate the beauty of the nature all round us. I spent much of my life as a performing artist in theater, music and dance. I have always been drawn to humanity and psychology and felt the need to be of service to others. Psychology was a perfect fit and after my studies at CIIS in San Francisco I did my practicum and internship in Marin City. Later I began my private practice. I am a Mom, a psychotherapist and a teacher and if I get a spare moment I enjoy to garden!
About Me
Background
Master's Degree in Integral Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies. Certificates of completion - trainings in Non-Violent Communication, Substance Abuse, HIV and Elderly/Aging, Sandplay Therapy and Youth with Challenging Behaviors.
Work Experience
Private Practice since 2018
Spahr Center/ LGBTQ+ and HIV: Individiual therapy, couples, family therapy and youth groups.
Marin City Health & Wellness Clinic: Individual Therapy, Co-Parenting, couples, family therapy and play therapy with youth
MLK: youth counselor [MFTA]; Bridge the Gap, Southern Marin Intern Program (Community mental health services) [Internship]
Areas of Treatment
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, trauma informed care, Dysthymia, Relationship Issues, Grief & Loss, Life Changes/Transitions, ADHD, Parenting and Co-Parenting, Couples, Sexuality, Non-Monogamy/Poly, Gender Dysphoria, LGBTQ+, , Substance Abuse, self esteem issues, self-sabotaging behaviors, career and life path issues.
My Approach
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​I start with where the client is at and collaborate on meeting the person's needs and goals. I treat the whole person, harnessing one's own unique strengths and offer my unconditional positive support. I trust the process and believe in each person's capacity to make their life what they want it to be. I see therapy as utilizing the nurturing clinical relationship to create a safe place where self exploration and healing is possible. In this process a person can gain clarity, get perspective on a situation and be a able to make decisions or set intentions to reach a sense of satisfaction and aliveness in themself, their relationships and life.
I work from a relational and heart-centered approach. I bring a playful, warm-hearted, grounded, open and accepting presence. I create a safe and nurturing environment. I am dynamic, interactive and engaging, creating energy in our sessions that you can take with you when you walk out the door!
This life is a gift, and yet there's always something to learn. I am humbled by what it is to be human. The wounds we carry, living with mental illness and navigating difficult relationships can be really painful. I invite you to give yourself a space to be heard, felt and understood. I encourage you to make yourself important and have the support you deserve.
