“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.”

— Rumi

About Me

Second-generation therapist

I’m a second-generation therapist, raised on warm beach sand, and reading Mom’s Psychology Today instead of homework. Those dog-eared, surf-lapped pages nourished my desire to work with others and help them tend their souls. A passion for humanity, and an unquenchable thirst for deeper meaning, guided me through a journey of discovery of my authentic self, and becoming a therapist.

Life experience

Early adulthood exploration as: actress, dancer, college DJ, bike messenger, filmmaker, skateboarder, foreign publicist, and world traveler made for a diverse resume. In mid-life, I’ve served as a bilingual teacher (Spanish-English), parent educator, and radio producer. I am a parent, and also a partner in a long-term relationship. Life experience in the education, communication and creative industries inspired me to attend graduate school, for professional licensure as a counselor.

MA in Counseling Psychology

I received an MA in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate institute in 2015, with an emphasis in Depth Psychology. Training included clinical skill in dual diagnoses, family systems, dream interpretation, and symbols and archetypes. As part of my masters program, I published a thesis on my transformation from training my Standard Poodle for animal assisted therapy work. Currently, my Moyen poodle, Sadie Sage, attends client sessions as my co-therapist.

I love the beauty in what I do

Currently, I work with individuals 18 years-of-age and older. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I engage clients with tools and resources to overcome challenges with mental health, addiction, abuse, and life transition. I love being in person with clients, sharing a space in their journey of personal transformation. I also offer telehealth sessions. There is a solution to every problem, and my clients’ self-discovery and growth guide their progress toward personal and professional success. As a therapist I love the beauty in what I do, and do what I love.