Grief, trauma, and anxiety can make the world feel unsteady—like you’re constantly trying to find your footing while carrying an invisible weight. You might feel isolated in your pain, unsure how to move forward, or overwhelmed by emotions that don’t seem to make sense. These experiences can feel disorienting, but they don’t have to define you. I specialize in supporting individuals through the emotional impact of trauma, loss, and anxiety, helping them reconnect with their strength and sense of clarity.

Even when life looks stable on the outside, it can feel like you’re barely holding it together. You might find yourself second-guessing your worth, overwhelmed by self-criticism, or frustrated that you can’t show up in relationships the way you want to. These patterns often trace back to old pain—childhood wounds, complicated family dynamics, or experiences of betrayal and loss—that still echo in your present. It can feel exhausting to keep pushing through. But healing is possible, and you're not alone in this process. Whether you're working through acute or prolonged trauma, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, or complex interpersonal trauma, we will move at a pace that feels right for you. Sessions focus on building resilience, restoring a sense of safety, and empowering you to reclaim your life. My goal is to help you gain insight, develop practical tools, and foster lasting healing. You are not alone—together, we can navigate your path toward growth and recovery.

I hold an MA in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology from Santa Clara University (2012). Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about finding you. If you’re feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, or past trauma, you’re not alone-and you’re not broken. So many people carry invisible pain and pressure, trying to manage life’s demands while battling inner struggles no one else can see. My work centers around in helping clients break free from these cycles, heal past trauma and wounds, and develop more self-compassion, empowered ways of living. I integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT, SFBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed Care, MI, and Mindfulness practices, and with deep empathy and practical strategies. I’ll meet you where you are-whether you’re just starting therapy or coming back after a break-with warmth, honesty, and respect for your lived experience.

You're doing your best to hold it all together, but inside, it feels like everything is just a bit too much. Self-doubt creeps in at every turn, and even simple decisions can spiral into overwhelming pressure. You might find yourself overthinking, losing focus, or wondering why it feels so hard to keep up—no matter how much effort you put in. These patterns can leave you exhausted, frustrated, and alone in your struggles. I know how difficult it can be to reach out for support, especially when you're used to pushing through. You're not alone—and you don't have to figure it out on your own.

Life can leave you feeling like you're always bracing for impact—especially when you're carrying the weight of unresolved trauma, major life changes, or the constant hum of anxiety. Maybe you're doing your best to keep it all together, but inside, you're overwhelmed, stuck in thought loops, or second-guessing every step forward. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. I know how disorienting it can be to navigate grief and transition without a clear map, and I believe it's possible to find steadier ground, even when the path feels unclear.

You’re functioning, but it often feels like you’re holding everything together with sheer willpower. Maybe you’re constantly on edge, waiting for something to go wrong, or you find yourself emotionally shut down—disconnected from the people and things you care about. These feelings can be exhausting, especially when they don’t seem to make sense on the surface. I work with people who carry unspoken pain, helping them recognize that what feels “wrong” inside is often a sign of deep resilience. The ways you’ve coped—numbing out, overthinking, disconnecting—were strategies that protected you in hard moments. Together, we can begin to understand those patterns and gently loosen their grip.

I know how draining it can feel to constantly second-guess yourself, especially when self-doubt, perfectionism, and past trauma have taken root. As a licensed therapist with an MSW from Loyola University Chicago, I’ve worked with many individuals struggling with these patterns, and I understand how hard it can be to feel "good enough." My approach is grounded in my own experience with the healing power of movement, mindfulness, and compassionate care, which continues to inspire me in my work with clients every day.

My clients seek therapy for a variety of reasons including mood dysregulation, difficulty adjusting to life changes, low self-esteem, relational problems, and general feelings of malcontent. I hold a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University Dominguez Hills and have experience working with a variety of populations across community mental health, private practice, and school-based settings.

Life doesn’t always feel manageable. Some days, it’s like your mind won’t quiet down, racing with worry, self-doubt, or fear. Other days, everything just feels flat, like you’re moving through life on autopilot. Maybe you’re caught in cycles of overwhelm and shutdown, or trying to hold it all together on the outside while feeling untethered inside. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder, the weight of it can be isolating. You don’t have to navigate this alone. I believe healing begins with being truly seen, without judgment, and working together to find steadier ground. There is a way forward that honors both your struggles and your strengths.

When you’re living with trauma, anxiety, or navigating a major life shift, it can feel like you’ve lost touch with yourself—your body, your clarity, your sense of direction. Maybe you’re exhausted but can’t sleep, disconnected from others, or stuck in cycles you can’t seem to break. These moments can be disorienting, isolating, and heavy. But healing doesn’t always start with fixing—it often begins with reconnecting: to your body, your values, your breath, and the parts of you that have been working so hard to survive.

Sometimes it’s hard to name exactly what’s wrong—you just know something feels off. Maybe your relationships feel strained, or you find yourself stuck in cycles of self-doubt, emotional reactivity, or needing to stay constantly guarded. Often, these patterns are rooted in old attachment wounds or unresolved trauma, even if the past feels far away. What’s been most meaningful to me in this work is witnessing the quiet but powerful changes that unfold when people start turning toward their pain with compassion instead of avoidance.

It’s hard to feel like yourself when anxiety or depression takes over. Maybe you're caught in a loop of overthinking, emotionally shut down, or just too exhausted to keep pretending everything’s fine. Even when things look okay on the outside, the inner disconnect can leave you feeling lost—like you don’t recognize your own thoughts, reactions, or desires anymore. But you don’t have to stay in that space. With the right support, it’s possible to feel steady again, more connected to yourself, and more in control of what comes next.