About My Practice — Therapy in San Francisco

I believe healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, with others, and within the safe, attuned space of therapy.

I’m a licensed psychotherapist in San Francisco offering psychodynamic, attachment‑based, trauma‑informed therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, overthinking, low self‑esteem, and transitions. I believe healing happens through understanding how past experiences shape present emotional patterns, giving you greater clarity, presence, and choice in your life.

Together we explore how your early experiences and relational patterns influence your emotions, thoughts, and ways of relating to yourself and others. Rather than quick fixes, lasting change grows through reflection, emotional awareness, and new ways of experiencing yourself in your life and relationships.

Many people come feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating despite their best efforts. You may find yourself replaying conversations, worrying about relationships, feeling unseen or not enough, or changing yourself to keep connection. Therapy helps you understand why your mind does this and how to relate differently with greater self‑understanding, compassion, stability, and satisfaction.

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FREE CONSULTATION

  • Relationships & Dating (includes relationship challenges, entering new relationships, navigating early connections, and dating)

  • Anxiety

  • Self-Esteem & Self-Worth

  • Complex Trauma

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Life Transitions & Big Life Changes

  • Work-Life Balance & Career Stress

  • Grief & Loss, and Separations

  • Depression, Suicidality & Self-Harm

  • Boundaries

  • Shame, Perfectionism & People-Pleasing

  • Sexual Trauma

  • Family Conflict

  • Friendship & Peer Relationships

Areas of Expertise

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Who I Work With

I work with thoughtful, sensitive people. The oversharers, the black sheep, the people pleasers, the chronic overthinkers, and those who find themselves in unhealthy or unfulfilling relationships. Many feel deeply and struggle with self doubt, boundaries, or a sense of not quite belonging.

You might recognize yourself here if you:

  • Struggle to say no or often put others’ needs before your own

  • Stay in relationships or friendships that feel draining or one sided

  • Are hard on yourself, second guess your reactions, or feel you never quite measure up

  • Withdraw from relationships when feeling overwhelmed or hurt

  • Replay conversations, overthink interactions, or worry you did something wrong

  • Feel like a burden, hide parts of yourself, or feel embarrassed by your emotions

  • Experience resentment or keep score in relationships while still fearing disconnection

  • Feel anxious, low, numb, or disconnected even when things seem fine

  • Notice familiar relationship patterns repeating despite insight

  • Have a harsh inner critic, perfectionistic pressure, or persistent self doubt

  • Want deeper self understanding and more satisfying, secure relationships

  • Find yourself searching for answers outside yourself while unsure how to access what you feel inside

You do not need to be in crisis to begin therapy. Some people come with a clear sense of what is wrong, while others arrive with a quieter feeling that something could feel easier or more aligned. Those who begin in crisis often stay for continued support. I am here to meet you wherever you are.

Training and Background

I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have worked in a range of clinical settings, including schools, community clinics, and private practice, and I participate in ongoing consultation to support thoughtful and ethical work. My background and training is in providing psychotherapy services to survivors of sexual trauma and domestic abuse and violence.

Next Steps

If this resonates, I invite you to reach out. We can schedule a brief consultation to see whether working together feels like a good fit. You are welcome to ask questions and take your time deciding. Therapy can be a place to feel less alone, more grounded, and more at home in yourself.

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