About
Hello and welcome! I work with individuals, couples and families on all kinds of relationship issues. I also welcome people with reproductive and maternal mental health concerns, including pregnancy loss, postpartum adjustment and early parenting. My style as a therapist is warm, genuine and collaborative.
Historically, the field of psychology has pathologized certain identities and experiences. As a care provider, I am aware of this history and offer a welcoming and nonjudgmental space where clients can express themselves and their concerns as freely as possible.
My practice integrates trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care and I welcome people with alternative lifestyles and interests. My view of mental health and well-being spans individual, family, social and cultural influences.
I'm licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and have a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. I'm also certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C).
Outside of work, I have a longtime meditation practice and do Crossfit regularly. People with these interests are welcome to reach out, as I understand and appreciate both practices deeply. In their own way, each involves embodiment, self-awareness and the development of presence.
Below is more info on my professional background. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Professional Affiliations:
• Postpartum Support International
• Bay Area Open Minds: Psychotherapists Affirming Sexual and Gender Diversity
• Kink Aware Professionals / National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists - SF Chapter
Continuing Education (selected):
• EMDR Institute
• UNtraining White Liberal Racism
• Ridhwan Center for Spiritual Development
• Movement Practices and Expressive Arts, Zuza Engler, PhD
• Trans/Gender-Focused Consultation Group, Sand Chang, PhD
• Fertility Counseling Postgraduate Course, Covington & Applegarth
• Insight Meditation & Metta Practice, Spirit Rock Meditation Center
• Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders/Perinatal Grief and Loss, Seleni Institute
Volunteer and Pro Bono Work:
• Frontline Workers Counseling Project
• Bay Area Asylum Mental Health Project
• California Victim Compensation Program
