My Story
I help people feel more like themselves again
Who I work with
I work with adults in Santa Barbara and online across California, moving through life transitions, grief, trauma, relationship strain, anxiety, depression, and the quieter weight that surfaces when things finally slow down. My work goes beneath the surface. I meet you where you are, and make it safe to set down what you’ve been carrying.
How I got here
Before becoming a therapist, I spent two decades founding startup companies. What I eventually understood was that I’d built a life that looked right and wasn’t mine. Figuring out what I actually wanted took longer than building it had. Many of the people I sit with are somewhere in that same question. I bring that understanding into the therapy room, and this is the most meaningful work I have done.
Training & credentials
I hold an MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University where I completed two practicums, with postgraduate work at New Beginnings Counseling Center focusing on individual and couples work. I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in polyvagal-somatic regulation, emotion-focused and attachment-based work, trauma-informed care, EMDR, and women’s mental health.
How I practice
I’m intentionally integrative, which means I adapt my approach to you rather than fitting you into one model. I don’t think people need fixing. I think most things make sense once you understand where they came from.
What I enjoy
At home, I enjoy adventurous walks with my dogs through the Santa Ynez Valley, along with yoga, Pilates, and the mindfulness practice of gardening.
