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I work with busy couples who are stuck in a cycle of miscommunication and disconnection that they don't know how to get out of. Many of my clients come to therapy at a time when career and family needs are pulling them away from being able to focus on their relationship. We start from the position that keeping a relationship strong requires work -- but the RIGHT kind of work. Week by week, topic by topic, we talk through stuckness and get to resolution.
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Are you seeking deep, meaningful healing and relief from your suffering? Do you struggle with concerns like anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, depression, relationship dysfunction, addictive behaviors? Have you been feeling like you're just "white-knuckling" your way through life, rather than living fully and authentically?
I provide psychotherapy for individuals & couples. I have an office in San Francisco, California and see clients both in my office and online. I also work with Canadian clients and am a LCT, Licensed Counselling Therapist. My aim is to help you identify and understand past experiences and to assist you in making decisions to cultivate a life of satisfaction, meaning & peace.
When we heal we can step into a full-spectrum Self who has all the tools to live life fully and make magic. Have you tried regular talk therapy and felt like it didn't go anywhere or address the places where you feel stuck? Maybe you need something different that can help you discover what lies beneath the story within the body and spirit. I offer somatic therapy for healing trauma and anxiety. I also provide psychedelic integration and spiritual therapy to psychonauts and seekers alike.
I am passionate about working with: People of Color; Trans, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals, and their partners and families; Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Queer folks; Polyamorous and non-monogamous individuals, couples, families and other relationship configurations; Activists and organizers involved in social justice movements and struggles for liberation; and especially, people at the intersections of these categories.
I tend to attract clients who are experiencing anxious thoughts and rumination, cycles of addiction, or codependent relationships. These struggles are often ways we seek to meet our needs for comfort, connection, or stability, even if they don't always provide the lasting fulfillment we're looking for. It’s natural to seek comfort and connection in ways that feel familiar, and with understanding and support, we can uncover other ways to tend to those parts of you that long to be seen and met.
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Healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. I create a brave, supportive space to help you heal and grow. We’ll work together to process trauma, soothe anxiety, lift depression, and improve relationships, allowing you to reconnect with yourself and those who matter most. Together, we’ll untangle feelings of stuckness or pain in a way that leads to relief, clarity, and more fulfilling connections in your life.
Have you previously undergone therapy, but didn’t get the results you wanted? Are you a pragmatic person who values an approach that establishes well-defined objectives and delivers tangible outcomes? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a potent form of therapy that empowers you the client to directly transform emotions and behaviors. The greatest advantage of IFS therapy is its establishment of clear, measurable goals right from the start. Which allows you to observe the progress you make.
My clients come to therapy for a wide variety of reasons. Many struggle with depression, anxiety, or past trauma. Others require assistance through difficult circumstances, such as relationship issues, life transitions, grief, and work or academic stress. Others feel lost and unsure of where to go next in life. All of them want relief, and all of them wish to be understood. I strive to help them in an understanding and compassionate way.
I believe in tailoring my approach to meet your needs, as everyones journey is unique. Throughout our sessions, I will work with you to explore the challenges you are facing and identify the underlying causes of your struggles. I draw from various therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy.
In a fast-paced world, relationships can suffer under stress, leading to a sense of disconnection. Embracing the Gottman Method, I specialize in couples therapy & marriage counseling, helping couples navigate complexities, re-establish communication, and rejuvenate their bond. Beginning the journey to a healthier partnership is a brave step. My role is to ease this process with an empathetic and practical approach.
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Is your relationship on the edge of separation? Perhaps you already have a stable relationship but you feel it should be better. We're here to support you in creating the relationship that you deserve. You don't have to continue the same repetitive argument or feel disconnected from your partner. There are scientifically proven strategies that we can utilize to support you in having a thriving relationship.
You're deeply caring, creative, and curious. And you feel stuck, not good enough, overwhelmed, hurting. Disconnected from the life you want. You may be in numbness and slowly suffocating in a deep hole. You may find yourself shutting down and avoiding things that are usually important to you. You may be facing a big life change that throws your sense of who you are. You could be struggling to start a family, or dealing with scary thoughts and emotional pain in pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond.
You're looking for someone who will be straight with you. You like to be educated about psychological concepts to understand and support your growth and healing inside and outside of sessions. You want someone who sees your uniqueness and helps you dissipate the shame with ways you may feel insecure or inadequate. You want your therapist to be a real person with you in session, someone who shares stories about their own experience in life if it helps you grow.
You’ve got the degrees, the career, the ambition—and maybe even the family. But something still feels off. You’re tired of carrying it all, tired of repeating old patterns, and tired of pretending you’re fine when you’re not. If you’re a high-achieving woman trying to reconnect, you're in the right place. I help women who want more than just coping—they want transformation. You may be navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship stress, identity shifts, or intergenerational trauma.
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Life in the Bay Area is challenging and the additional stress that sometimes accompanies being LGBTQ+, a parent, or both can push it over the edge. High levels of stress can interfere with relationships, parenting, work, self-care and health. Therapy can support you in cultivating a sense of well-being and balance in your life as well as help you overcome specific mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and addictive behaviors.
Whether your struggle runs deep or is an interim situation, together we can create possibilities for you to manifest a life you love with the life you have. With support, you can rewrite your story as you embark on your inner quest of becoming more of who you really are. Our purpose together will be to make meaning out of your experiences, as well as highlight opportunities for symptom relief, expansion, and healing.
I'm a bilingual psychotherapist who offers therapy to the LGBTQ+, BI&POC, and migrant communities with a special interest in meeting the unique needs of sex workers and multiracial folks within these communities. I've worked with folks facing a variety of struggles including; anxiety, racial identity, dating, depression, loss, anger, burnout, and self harm. My clients are often ready to speak their truths, learn more deeply about themselves, and work toward their own liberation and nourishment.