It is my belief that wellness is a product of integrating our lived experiences in a way that increases self-nurturing, optimizes our functioning and aligns us with our greatest potential; moving from a narrative of victimization to one of empowerment and infinite possibility. Through increased self awareness, discipline rooted in self-care, and developing a larger capacity for emotional stability, a meaningful and purpose life can thrive.

I received my bachelor’s degree in psychobiology from UCLA, and I enjoy incorporating my science background into my practice using current research in the field of interpersonal neurobiology to educate my clients and normalize their experiences. I received my master’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Using mindfulness principles and sensorimotor psychotherapy techniques, I aim to provide clients with tools to increase their mind-body awareness, developing resources to better regulate overwhelming emotions.

I have found these practices to be incredibly helpful in reducing anxiety and depression due to childhood trauma and insecure parent-child attachment. When we experience ongoing stress and trauma in childhood we often develop defenses to protect our psyche from harm. However, these tools that helped us in the past often become barriers to human connection and deep intimacy, as we grow older.

I am passionate about helping my clients empower themselves to respond to stressful life events from a place of strength and security rather than defensiveness.