About me

Therapy with me is a collaborative process in which trust and empowerment are prioritized.  Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all framework, we will collaborate to tailor therapy to your needs. The pace, intensity, and depth of our work are all within your control. I strive to interpret what I see from a place of cultural humility and respect, and I encourage feedback when I fail in this regard. My clients are diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, relationship structure, and disability.

My training includes:

  • Masters of Arts in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (including training in Gestalt, Hakomi, transpersonal psychotherapy, humanistic and psychodynamic theories)

  • Advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)

  • Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy, Level 1

  • Love Made Simple Couples Therapy

  • Practicum and Associate training programs at the Integral Counseling Center at Pierce Street

  • Continuous Case Conference at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy

Services Offered

  • Individual Therapy

    The shape that therapy takes will depend on your goals, needs, and personal preferences. Our work together is collaborative, with the goal of creating a process that feels both meaningful and effective for you.

    This might look like talk-based exploration of patterns in your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships; guided visualizations to connect you with your body and its wisdom; or an investigation of how cultural, systemic, and generational forces have shaped the challenges you’re facing today. Depending on your needs, therapy may also include developing practical strategies for navigating daily stressors, building resilience, and fostering self-compassion.

    At the heart of my approach is the belief that you are the expert on your own experience. I trust your inner wisdom more than anything I’ve read in a book, and I see my role as supporting you in accessing and amplifying that wisdom. While I will offer insights and guidance from my training and experience, I will always honor your perspective as the most important voice in the room.

  • Couples Therapy

    Relationships have the power to bring out the best in us, but when conflict builds or needs go unspoken, they can also leave us feeling disconnected and alone. Many couples find themselves stuck—some in arguments that circle endlessly without resolution, others in silence where unmet needs remain unspoken. In our work together, we’ll take a close look at these patterns and uncover what’s really driving them. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples move beneath the surface conflict to understand the deeper needs and fears that keep fueling the cycle. Together, we’ll practice new ways of responding that build trust, intimacy, and a sense of security.

    Together, we’ll explore what isn’t working, while also noticing what is working, so we can build on that foundation. Over time, you’ll gain the tools to communicate more effectively, resolve conflict without getting stuck, and rebuild the sense of trust and closeness that makes a relationship feel strong. My goal is to help you create a partnership that not only works, but truly feels like home for both of you.

Good Faith Estimate Notice

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical and mental health care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the expected charges for medical services, including psychotherapy services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy services. You can ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule a service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.