You’re holding it together, but just barely. Maybe your mind won’t stop spinning with worst-case scenarios, or you wake up already feeling behind and depleted. You’re managing work, relationships, and responsibilities, but inside it feels like you’re unraveling. Conflict with loved ones might leave you questioning your worth or wondering if something’s wrong with you. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay this way. Together, we’ll make space to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface, and begin to shift the patterns that keep you stuck.
Big feelings can take over fast—panic that seems to come out of nowhere, sadness that lingers longer than you’d like, or memories that still sting no matter how much time has passed. Trauma, anxiety, and depression can make everyday life feel like a constant emotional negotiation, where even small moments take big energy. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by what you’re carrying but aren’t sure how to let any of it go, you’re not alone. I became a therapist after working closely with emotionally struggling children and witnessing how even the smallest moments of safety and connection could spark real change. That early experience showed me how resilient people are—and how powerful it is to be truly seen.
Grief has a way of shaking everything loose—your sense of safety, your routines, even your own identity. Maybe you're carrying trauma, navigating panic, or simply trying to keep going when everything feels too heavy. When life changes in ways you didn’t choose, it can feel like you're being asked to function while you're still unraveling inside. I became a therapist after losing my husband while raising our children, and I knew then that I wanted to offer others the kind of presence and care that helped me through. Especially in those moments when it all feels unmanageable, you deserve someone in your corner.
Trauma can change the way you see yourself, other people, and what feels possible. Anxiety and depression can make it hard to trust your own mind, even when you are doing your best to keep going. You may be carrying pain that feels too heavy to name, or patterns that once helped you survive but now leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of yourself. Healing can begin with making sense of what has happened, learning new ways to steady yourself, and discovering that growth is still possible.
When OCD, PTSD, or anxiety take over, it can feel like your mind won't slow down, your body is always on alert, or you're constantly questioning whether things can improve. These experiences can make it difficult to feel present, trust yourself, or enjoy the life you want to live. I believe every person deserves to be heard without judgment, and I've seen the strength people are capable of, even in their hardest moments. Together, we'll build on those strengths as you develop practical tools and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
You may look like you’re holding things together on the outside, while inside you’re overwhelmed by anxiety, difficult emotions, relationship patterns, or uncertainty about what comes next. Maybe a major transition has left you feeling unsteady, or you’ve noticed that old ways of coping and connecting with others aren’t working anymore. I believe that understanding these patterns can open the door to something different. Together, we can build on the strengths you already have, develop healthier ways of coping, and help you move toward greater confidence, connection, and meaningful change.
The hardest things we carry often begin long before we have the words to understand them. Those early experiences can shape the way you see yourself, connect with others, parent your children, or respond to life's challenges. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught in patterns that no longer serve you, even though you've worked hard to move forward. If you're here, you've already taken an important step. I believe healing happens when we have the chance to feel understood, make sense of our experiences, and build new ways of responding that allow us to move through life with greater confidence, connection, and hope.
With over 35 years of experience in mental health, I've journeyed from assisting hospitalized individuals with mental illness to providing psychotherapy for hundreds of clients.
When anxiety or OCD disrupts your daily rhythm, even simple decisions can feel paralyzing. You might find yourself overthinking everything, questioning your worth, or stuck in patterns you don’t know how to change. Depression can add a kind of weight that makes it hard to feel joy, even in moments that “should” feel good. If you’ve been quietly carrying self-doubt or feeling disconnected from who you are, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay this way. Therapy can be a space to feel seen, to untangle what’s been holding you back, and to start moving toward something steadier.
Concerns around body image, eating, or exercise don’t always look obvious from the outside—but inside, they can feel like constant noise. These struggles can touch people of any body type, background, or identity, often surfacing during times of stress or transition. For many, it’s not really about food or movement—it’s about control, self-worth, or trying to feel okay in a shifting world. I earned my MA from Azusa Pacific University in 2015 and work with adults 18+ navigating body image distress, difficulty with exercise or motivation, and the emotional weight of life’s changing seasons.
You or your child might be feeling stuck in cycles of worry, rituals, or heavy emotions that don’t seem to let up. Maybe anxiety is running the show, or depression is making everyday tasks feel harder than they should. Whether you're five or fifty, these struggles can take a toll—not just on your mood, but on how connected and understood you feel. I became a therapist to offer care to those who’ve too often been overlooked, and to help break the silence around mental health—because no one should have to go it alone.
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.
