Education, Licenses, and Certifications
BA, Social Studies, Harvard University
MA, Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Santa Barbara
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#139153)
Internal Family Systems (IFS), Level 1 Training
Internal Family Systems (IFS), Level 2 Training
Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO), 6-month continuity program training
Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training
Somatic and Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training, 200-hour, under the mentorship of Kelly McGonigal, PhD
Research Assistant, Stanford Psychophysiology Laboratory, Stanford University (studying CBT, ACT, MBSR for social anxiety disorder)
Certificate of Clinical Excellence, Community Counseling and Education Center (CCEC)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Insight Meditation and Vipassana Buddhist practice and studies
About Me
I am a psychotherapist, yoga/meditation teacher, and mom. Originally from the East Coast, I now call California my home. Reflecting this bicoastal identity, much of my work is located at the intersection of mind and body, science and spirituality, evidence-based practice and common humanity. In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, joyful movement, and most of all spending time with my family and friends.
My Approach
The heart of my approach to therapy is a warm, supportive relationship where you feel understood, welcomed, and valued exactly as you are. As we get to know each other, we can begin to bring curiosity and compassion to the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are holding you back. Using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, we can understand painful patterns, heal old wounds, and create meaningful change.