My Story
I help people feel more like themselves again
The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.
— Carl Jung
Who I work with
I work with adults moving through life transitions, relationship strain, anxiety, 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
I came to this work shaped by more than one chapter. Before becoming a therapist, I spent two decades founding startup companies and leading in corporate finance — work that taught me how much is at stake in human relationships, and in the value we place on our role within them. I bring that same care into the therapy room. I came to this clinical work as a calling, and it 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 MFT, with advanced training in polyvagal-somatic, emotion-focused, trauma-informed care, EMDR, and women’s mental health.
What I believe
I’m intentionally integrative, which means I adapt my approach to you rather than fitting you into one therapy model. I believe people have the innate wisdom to make the meaningful shifts they want in their life, I simply create the space where that becomes clearer.
What brings me joy
At home, I enjoy adventurous walks with my dogs through the Santa Ynez Valley, along with yoga, Pilates, and the mindfulness practice of gardening.
