About Me.

I’m a clinical psychologist, with specialized training in family therapy, health psychology, LGBTQ care, and stress reduction. I work in a holistic way, taking into account the many aspects of your life. Working in a collaborative manner, I work to help you achieve your personal goals and offer a warm and supportive place to discuss and hopefully solve difficult patterns, life situations, and relationship issues.

Education.

I have been working in the field of psychology since 2009- helping survivors of domestic violence. Since this time, I received my degree in Psychology and Spanish from Oberlin College (2011). In 2013, I finished my Master’s Degree in Couples and Family Therapy (MFT) at the University of San Diego. After that, I graduated from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California, with a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD). I completed my post-doctoral residency at Kaiser Vallejo hospital, where I started an integrated medical clinic.

Experience.

I have received specialized training in multiple settings, including school settings, a domestic violence crisis line and shelter, and multiple medical centers and outpatient clinics. I completed my pre doctoral training supporting people with chronic illnesses and in neuropsycholoical assessment. My post-doctoral residency program was with children and family therapy, and an integrated medical department, focusing on topics such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, LGBTQ health, and family stress. In my post-doctoral year, I started a pilot program in integrated medicine, where I worked for multiple years, and eventually became involved in teaching and supervising post-doctoral residents. In addition to my private practice, I currently hold a part time position at UCSF in the department of Neuro-oncology.

Therapeutic Approach:

I work in a warm, collaborative manner with clients. I believe that everyone has the strength and knowledge within themselves to recover, change patterns, and work on life’s challenges, and I work with others to help bring this out. I offer a combination of practical solutions and therapeutic support from the principles of cognitive approaches, EMDR, and mindfulness skills, while motivating clients to find creative solutions to problems they are facing. I offer a non-judgmental and supportive space to work on what is bothering you, while providing tools as necessary to aid in the process.

About me: In my free time, I enjoy hiking, camping, running, baking and spending time with my family. I also have a one year old cat named Toothless. (Don’t worry, He has teeth! But is named after a dragon from a movie).