How I work

Therapy rooted in empathy, understanding, and genuine connection

I work with individuals navigating challenges related to emotional expression, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and recovery. I support couples and families, particularly parents and adult children, to strengthen communication, navigate conflict, and build more meaningful and connected relationships.

I am LGBTQ+ affirming and committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive space where clients can explore their identities and experiences without fear of judgment.

I also recognize that our family backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences shape how we view ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us, and I strive to understand these important parts of each client's story.

My approach

I believe therapy is a process of understanding, healing, and growth. Many clients come to therapy after carrying emotional pain, difficult experiences, or unhelpful patterns. It takes time to understand your story, explore how it has shaped you, and create meaningful change. While it's natural to want relief as quickly as possible, healing often requires more than simply addressing the symptoms.

Instead, we work together to understand what is beneath the surface, make sense of your experiences, and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself. My goal is to provide a space where you feel free to move at your own comfort level while building insight, healing, and lasting change.

The methods behind the work

My approach blends somatic work, Internal Family Systems and attachment-based approaches. Here is what each one actually means in a session.

Somatic work

Stress and trauma don't only live in our memories. They can also show up in the body – a jaw that won't unclench, a chest that tightens before you know why, or a body that braces before the thought even arrives. Somatic work means slowing down and noticing what's happening in your body to help you feel more present, connected, and in control.

Internal Family Systems

IFS starts from the idea that you are made of parts, and that even the parts you dislike are trying to protect you in some way. Rather than fighting the inner critic or the part that shuts down, we get curious about what those parts are guarding.

Attachment-based approaches

The relationships you had early in life can shape how you learned to connect with others, what you expect from relationships, and how you respond when you feel hurt or disconnected. When the same patterns keep showing up in different relationships, it can be helpful to look at where those patterns came from and how they may be affecting your relationships now.

What a session looks like

Sessions are 50 minutes, in person in Anaheim Hills or by secure video. Most clients start weekly, and we adjust from there.

The first session is mostly me listening. I'll ask about what brought you here, what you've already tried, and what you want to be different. You don't need to prepare anything or tell your story in order. Over the first few sessions we'll get a sense of the areas worth working on, and I'll check in regularly about whether the work is actually helping. If it's not, we'll figure out together where to shift our focus.

Areas of Focus

A few of the places people start with me. These are starting points, not labels – most of what we work on doesn't fit neatly into a single category.

Therapy rooted in empathy, understanding, and genuine connection

My approach

The methods behind the work

Somatic work

Internal Family Systems

Attachment-based approaches

What a session looks like

Areas of Focus

Trauma

Anxiety & Depression

Grief & Loss

Relationship Concerns

Take the first step, at your pace.

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