My Style...
Life can be overwhelming, and it’s not always easy to know where to start.
I’ve been there, and I know how powerful it is to have someone in your corner. My goal is to provide a safe, accepting space where you feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment.
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I’m a neurodivergent-affirming therapist who works with teens, adults, couples, families, and everyone in between. My approach is rooted in warmth, empathy, validation, humility, grit, and a little bit of humor - because sometimes we just need to laugh it out. Tailoring therapy to your unique experience, we’ll work together to identify your strengths and develop practical strategies for moving forward, drawing from Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused approaches, and Mindfulness-based Techniques.​
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I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to help you recognize patterns, build resilience, and create meaningful change.
Lived Experience...
As a therapist, I draw on both professional expertise and lived experience to offer a thoughtful, informed, and empathetic approach. Before becoming a therapist, I spent 15 years in the nonprofit sector, working in direct support and leadership roles—over a decade with individuals with diverse intellectual and developmental abilities, followed by several years mentoring teens. Supporting people across different neurotypes and life stages has taught me to adapt with flexibility, empathy, and curiosity, shaping not just my work as a therapist but also how I move through the world as a person.
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Beyond my professional experience, my own lived journey influences the way
I show up in this work. Parenting a lively toddler, navigating life with a loving partner through both the joyful and challenging moments, balancing work and life stressors, and simply figuring out how to be human in this ever-changing world have all deepened my appreciation for the many ways people think, grow, and flow through life. I bring this perspective into the therapy room, creating a space where you can feel understood, supported, and valued for exactly who you are.
Credentials...
Education:
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University of San Francisco | M.A., Counseling Psychology
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Sonoma State University | B.A., Human Development
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Trainings:
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PDA North America | Level 1 Certified
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University of Delaware's 'National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities' Program | Graduate
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The Neurodiversity Paradigm by Katy Higgins Lee | Participant
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Affiliations:
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California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
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Redwood Empire California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (RECAMFT)​
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