My Approach to Helping
Overwhelming experiences can hijack your life, leaving you feeling trapped and disconnected. As a therapist specializing in complex trauma, I'm passionate about guiding people through these dark places towards healing. My clients appreciate my grounded, direct approach and calm presence – my superpower! Together, we'll work towards feeling lighter, more connected, and more confident in your daily life. My training at the California Institute of Integral Studies encompassed diverse healing traditions and identity-affirming approaches, including somatic trauma therapy.
Working at the UCSF Department of Psychiatry deepened my commitment to holistic healing. As part of a mixed-race, interfaith, multilingual family, I identify as neurodivergent and proudly LGBTQIA+. I create an inclusive space for all. My path wasn't straightforward - I worked in design and tech first - so I understand the challenges of working professionals.
After resisting therapy as a child, I later discovered its healing power through my journey. This path from client to therapist taught me the transformative power of this work. I bring not just training but a heart full of compassion born from personal experience. I'm here to walk alongside you in your journey of healing and growth.