I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who was born and raised in San Francisco's Mission District.  I provide therapy through a lens that embraces your culture and lived experience.  Therapy can help people find meaning, give language to experiences, develop deeper self-understanding and create more peace in their lives and relationships.

 

In addition to being a licensed therapist, I am also a facilitator, consultant and clinical supervisor. I approach my professional roles with a lens that centers the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ experience. Acknowledging how structures and systems in society impact our daily lives is a very important aspect of the work I do.

I received my M.A. in Counseling/Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. My approach is humanistic and holistic. I consider the many intersections of our emotional health, including all forms of relationships, identity, sexuality, spirituality, and more. I offer tools and support to help you move through the difficult waves of life.

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With over 10 years of experience in health and wellness, I have taught self empowerment workshops at Universities throughout the Bay Area. I love teaching, group work and training folks to help others.

Above all, I create a safe space for people to openly and authentically express themselves.

In my free time, I love to explore nature and embark on unexpected adventures. 

Hi there, it's wonderful to be introduced! I'm an alumni of The Marina Counseling Center and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#126296). The primary focus of my therapeutic work is on relationships. This includes the relationship patterns that have shaped our lives, the relationships we are currently in, and the ways that we relate to other people in the world around us. I believe that relationships work best from a place of safety. So, I also focus on somatic work to help people feel connected and safe in the present moment.  

 

My own journey with the study and practice of psychotherapy has been deeply meaningful to me. I've become passionate about helping the next generation of psychotherapists by passing on what I've learned and giving back to The MCC community. I am a clinical group supervisor and individual supervisor. I lead clinical trainings and training groups, and plan our overall training program here. In addition to my role at The MCC I'm also a psychotherapist in private practice. When I'm not working you can usually find me practicing yoga at a local studio or hiking and exploring nature here in the bay area.