Languages Spoken: English
Supervised by a Licensed Clinician

Hello! I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist trainee completing my Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Portland State University. I grew up bicoastal between the Northeast and the Pacific Northwest and have called Los Angeles home for the past five years. Growing up without one consistent home base taught me the importance of community, which is part of what ignited my passion for community mental health. I believe accessible mental healthcare is an essential part of overall wellness, and that everyone deserves a space where they feel welcomed, respected, and understood.

My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from somatic, humanistic, and existential perspectives. I’m particularly interested in the mind-body connection and the ways our bodies can communicate experiences that may be difficult to put into words. My own experiences with illness, injury, recovery, and navigating the healthcare system have deepened my interest in trauma-informed care, particularly for people coping with medical trauma, changes in their bodies, or shifts in their sense of safety and independence. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and especially interested in supporting queer clients as they explore identity, relationships, belonging, meaning, and what it means to live authentically. Above all, I believe that you are the expert on your own experience, and I aim to meet each person with curiosity, compassion, and an approach tailored to their needs.

In my free time, you can usually find me by the ocean with my Newfoundland-mix rescue dog, working on my latest bedazzling project, or practicing my conversational German and Spanish. I love learning languages and finding opportunities to connect with people and cultures through them.