My Therapeutic Approach
My therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic and relational therapy. In other words, I value the relationship I have with my clients, as it plays an important role in the healing process. I strive to provide a non-judgmental, safe, and comfortable space for you to share your story and what it is that’s bringing you to therapy.
People often find that gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships helps increase their ability to work through conflict and break away from old patterns that no longer serve them. Over time, people tend to develop ways of thinking and behaving that
can negatively impact daily functioning, feelings of self-worth, and ultimately perpetuate a cycle of negative self-talk.
Together, we will work on understanding some of the root causes of your difficulties. Through exploration, we will work on understanding the function of your thoughts and beliefs and how they have impacted you. We will then practice replacing those thoughts and core beliefs with more encouraging, helpful, positive, and truthful beliefs.
About Me
I have over 10 years’ clinical experience working with children, adolescents, families, and young adults in various settings with different modalities of therapeutic intervention including individual therapy, dyadic therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and parenting support. I work primarily with anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment disruptions, ADHD, learning difficulties, self-esteem, relationship challenges, life transitions, behavioral challenges, parenting support, and women’s issues.
I received my doctorate from the California School of Professional
Psychology, San Francisco with a specialty in Child and Family work. I have extensive clinical training working with children ages 0 – 18. I completed an intensive 2-year predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in a child psychotherapy program at Ann Martin Center, in Emeryville, CA.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked in a variety of settings including pre-school classrooms, charter schools, public schools, non-profits, clinics, and home-based settings.
Education
2011— Bachelors of Science in Psychology
Saint Mary’s College of California
2014— Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant, San Francisco
2016 — Doctorate of Clinical Psychology
California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant, San Francisco
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Training
APA Accredited Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Internship Ann Martin Center in Emeryville
Research
The Association of Sibling Abuse in Childhood and Adult Anxiety and Self-Esteem