We ourselves are events in history. Things do not merely happen to us, they happen through us.
— John MacMurray

Individual Therapy

I work with teens (age 16+) and adults for in-person therapy in San Diego and virtual therapy throughout California, Texas, Illinois, Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland.

I am a sex-positive, body-positive, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. I am committed to a lifelong journey of deconstructing intersectional power dynamics and identify as a feminist and anti-racism ally.

I have 8+ years of specialized experience in supporting clients through sexual abuse, sexual abuse by a family member, domestic abuse, identity confusion, women’s chronic health issues, intergenerational trauma, racial/systemic trauma, and in navigating other oppressive structures that create barriers to self-empowerment.

I use a strengths-based framework to support individuals on their journey to a more meaningful life. My trauma-informed approach offers a client-centered space to create goals for therapy. Through mind-body exploration, individuals are empowered to detangle their complex emotions.

By learning to be curious and compassionate with our emotional selves, our nervous system has the opportunity to become less overwhelmed by shame and guilt, and instead more confident, grounded and resilient.

Petals of Therapeutic Approach (adapted from Judith Greer-Essex)

words from therapy clients

"kind & non judgmental nature"

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"helped find strength in my history"

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"immediately puts me at ease"

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"every session felt like a safe space"

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"authentically heartfelt"

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"a great teacher"

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"helped me in reaching my goals in a way that felt meaningful"

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"kind & non judgmental nature" 〰️ "helped find strength in my history" 〰️ "immediately puts me at ease" 〰️ "every session felt like a safe space" 〰️ "authentically heartfelt" 〰️ "a great teacher" 〰️ "helped me in reaching my goals in a way that felt meaningful" ~

"FELT SAFE AND CARING"

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"UNWAVERING SUPPORT"

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"ENCOURAGING AND KIND"

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"I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL"

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"FELT SAFE AND CARING" 〰️ "UNWAVERING SUPPORT" 〰️ "ENCOURAGING AND KIND" 〰️ "I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL" 〰️