Services
- Individual
- Family
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
I work primarily with tweens, teens and parents with children of any age who are experiencing depression, anxiety, perfectionism, stress, and/or trauma. I understand that parents are the most influential people in a child’s life and that parenting is the hardest job there is. Therefore, I work with whole families, and often only the parents, to support the family in improving their connection, communication, getting their individual needs met, and providing each other with emotional support.
My Background and Approach
Therapy with me always starts with building a trusting relationship. I offer parent coaching, individual therapy for parents, children, and teens, family therapy, and play therapy. I use person-centered and family systems approaches with mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills. I have been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), CBT, meditation and yoga mindfulness-based approaches, sand tray, and Motivational Interviewing. I have my MA in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and completed my BA in Psychology at Clark University in Massachusetts. I started my psychology career in 2006 working in group homes for children with acute behavioral and emotional needs. Since then I have worked as a case manager for teenage foster youth in group homes, & provided therapy to children, teens, parents, and families. I have worked with children and youth across diverse ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, & genders.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I recognize the effect intergenerational trauma can have and am committed to supporting children and adults who have experienced trauma so they can break the cycles from their past. This is something I am committed to on personal, professional, and societal levels. While it can be scary to talk about past traumas, once we are able to face and overcome our fears and learn new ways of coping, a great weight lifts and we are able to better enjoy our lives, families, and create healthier communities. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, read, do yoga, garden, hike, bike, and camp. I am constantly learning about childhood development, parenting, trauma, neuroscience, and social justice issues.