
Welcome to your mental wellness journey! You have taken the first step: seeking help through a professional who is your best fit.
I work with individuals and couples. I utilize Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for individuals and the Gottman Method for couples. Continue exploring my site to learn more!

I Can Help With…
Anxiety
Boundary Setting
Depression
ADHD & Attention Issues
Obsessions
Confusion
Self Esteem
Differentiation
Developing Healthy Habits
Autonomy
Overall Well-Being
Trauma
Motivation
Self Exploration
Communication Skills
Stress Reduction
Somatic Awareness
Emotional Regulation
Services
Services available in Santa Cruz, California.
I work with adolescents, adults and couples.
Individuals: I will join you on your path and guide you in a style that joins together a holistic and science backed lens. All interventions I will introduce will be explained thouroughly to provide confidence in their effectiveness through science and evidence. I will emphasize your personal goals throughout our treatment, while encouraging deeper self exploration. Click here to read more about my approach!
Couples: Our relationships are complex in many ways. Maybe you are stuggling with communication, infidelity, or general life stressors. I am trained as a Gottman therapist, which is a research backed method that prioritizes functional communication while fostering friendship and intimacy. I strive to allow a space for couples to explore each others perspectives while maintaining their individual values. Click here to read more about my approach!
Adolescents: Having worked as a school counselor, I understand the difficulties children and adolescents are faced with, and the isolation these challenges can create. Adolescents experience confusion, pressure, and change on a daily basis. I seek to help adolescents empower and establish themselves to promote confidence and individuality.
Young Adults: A person’s early to mid twenties is statistically the least secure, most unsure time of their lives. Whether you are a college student, or a young adult looking for support in embarking on the next part of your life, I am here to help. I understand life challenges can feel lonely and difficult to see a way through, but you are in the right place looking for help.
I believe in exploring all parts of oneself in a holistic, nonjudgemental style, while integrating mindfulness techniques to ensure the wellbeing of my clients. I believe there are no "bad" parts of ourself, and every habit, thought, and tendency serves a purpose.
I hold the understanding that we have many things influencing us from different avenues at all times. Whether on a micro or macro level, we are often face struggles we do not anticipate and are not prepared for. I integrate this belief into my practice and believe that we have a choice in how we tackle adversity. I strive to work with clients to build resilience within themselves to combat life’s unexpected difficulties.
I describe my theoretical orientation as Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. I believe the answers lie within ourselves, and allowing space to explore different parts of ourselves creates an individuated, stronger sense of self. I am also trained in the Gottman Method, which I utilize in couples work with clients in order to strengthen their relationship with research-based interventions.
I strongly believe in my clients being the experts of themselves and will tailor their individual therapeutic expereinces with this perspective at the forefront. I am here to guide you through our journey together by challenging unhelpful thoughts, providing stress relief tools, exploring deep rooted beliefs, while prioritizing your therapeutic goals.
My Therapeutic Style

Education
Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Specialization in Spirituality & Depth Psychology, Antioch University, Los Angeles
Bachelors of Arts in Sociology & Applied Clinical Psychology- University of California, Santa Barbara
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, I accept Medi-Cal insurance.
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I charge $140 an hour for individuals and $150 an hour for couples with a sliding scale. Please inquire about my sliding scale fees.
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I offer online therapy to those who are physically unable to come into the office, or who are not living near the Santa Cruz area. I require that we begin therapy in person if you are in the Santa Cruz area, but am open to discussion about transitioning to online services over time.
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I am available Monday through Sunday. Please reach out to inquire about specific session times.