I grew up in the greater Los Angeles area and received a B.A. in Communication Studies from UCLA.  Psychology was not on my radar.

 

I began a corporate job and a few years in, found myself unsettled and considering a more people-oriented profession.  I had become increasingly aware of emotional and mental well-being, and I wanted to better understand how it affects our ability to function within our environment and relate to others. 

 

After spending 10+ years at a corporate job, I transitioned careers to pursue my interest in mental health and received a M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from Pepperdine University.  I very much value my background in business though and feel it brings a unique perspective to my therapeutic work. 

 

As a therapist I have worked with individuals (children, teens and adults), couples and families seeking help for a wide array of issues.  These include but are not limited to:  relationship problems, grief, intimacy and sex, depression, abuse and trauma, family difficulties, anxiety and panic disorders, domestic violence, self-identity, and life goals and transitions.  I have also led support groups focused on relationships, communication and interpersonal skills and grief.