About Me

My path to becoming a therapist began with my own mental health challenges and family trauma. Growing up in a multicultural household meant questions of identity, difference, and belonging were always present. On the outside I looked fine; inside I often carried pain and loneliness, unsure if anyone would truly understand. These early experiences taught me something essential: healing becomes possible when another person sees you clearly and meets you with understanding.

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My first career was in early childhood education, where I witnessed firsthand how early relationships leave lasting imprints, shaping the way we feel, cope, and connect later in life. Over time, I wanted to make a greater impact than was possible in the classroom, which led me to pursue a graduate degree in Clinical Psychology and advanced training in Psychoanalytic Psychology. This path allows me to help people untangle the effects of early trauma and break free from patterns that once felt unchangeable.

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I am a lifelong learner and seeker. My personal therapy and weekly consultation with colleagues mean I bring both lived experience and expertise into the room. This ongoing commitment keeps my work grounded and ensures I approach each client with curiosity and depth.

As your therapist, I bring warmth, engagement, and curiosity. I listen closely, ask direct questions, and at times use humor or play to open things up. I don’t just sit back and nod—I help you spot patterns, challenge coping strategies that no longer serve you, and practice new ways of relating to yourself and others.

 

I primarily work from a relational psychoanalytic lens and integrate approaches like mindfulness, CBT, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) when useful. Together, we might uncover that anxious thinking is your mind’s way of creating safety, or that anger is protecting you from loss. When hidden parts of the self or emotions are brought into awareness, new freedom and choice become possible. This opens the way toward greater connection and a life that feels authentically your own. Looking inward can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone.