Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
-Carl Jung
I am a trauma-trained therapist with a passion for healing. I believe that everything we want is achieved through a healthy and strong connection with the self, which happens when we integrate and embrace the experiences of the body, soul, spirit, and mind (wholeness). My goal as a therapist is to support you through the work of moving to the other side of trauma, and becoming whole so that you may live confidently and intentionally right now.
I work primarily with adults, and I specialize in recovery from narcissistic abuse, childhood trauma, sex related issues, sexual trauma, anxiety, navigating young adult transitions, couples, and dating. I approach this work with humility and curiosity because although I bring my expertise and training, I believe that what you need can be found within you.
Therapy is not easy, and yet it is rewarding; in it we confront pain, overcome challenges, refine our perception of the self and others, and become conscious of the influences that drive us. If you are willing to do the work, I look forward to joining you on the journey of discovering and embracing your authentic self.
Professional Development
Academic / Clinical Training
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy, 2024
- Pepperdine University, MA Clinical Psychology, 2023
- Compassionate Inquiry, 2023
- University of California, Los Angeles, MA Education, 2005
- University of California, Berkeley, BA African-American Studies, 2003
License Type
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #143151
- Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #15245
- Supervised by Gwen Lotery, LMFT #37140
Memberships / Affiliations
- Member, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists 2023
- Member, California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists 2022
My Therapeutic Viewpoint
Safety
When you feel safe & supported you are free to let the real you emerge. Therapy needs to be safe so you can explore the unsafe circumstances of your past.
Mutuality
In therapy, we work together. You are the expert of your life and the answers you seek lie within you. You set the destination, I navigate us there.
Authenticity
It may take some time, but be you! There is no judgement in our shared space; bring your grief, guilt, shame & pain. I will hold it. Being you in therapy gives you confidence to be you everywhere.
Let's Talk
The first step in getting to the other side is making a connection. Let's find a time to discuss where you desire to be.
