For more than 25 years, I have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, and families as they navigate life's challenges, transitions, and opportunities for growth. Throughout my career, I have worked in child welfare, schools, program management and development, outpatient and inpatient mental health programs, and private practice. These experiences have given me the opportunity to support people from many different walks of life while deepening my understanding of the many factors that influence emotional well-being.

One of the greatest joys of my career has been mentoring the next generation of therapists. I have supervised more than 200 aspiring and newly licensed therapists as they began their professional journeys, and I continue to provide clinical supervision to associates and trainees working toward licensure.

Over the years, I've learned that every person's story is unique, and I continue to be inspired by people's capacity for resilience, growth, and healing. That perspective shapes the way I approach both therapy and clinical supervision.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science from Saint Mary's College, my Master of Social Work from New York University, and my Master of Public Administration from Baruch College, City University of New York. I have completed postgraduate training in Addictions, Advanced Clinical Practice, and Expressive Arts. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Play Therapist, trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (for 0-5 year olds), and I hold a California Pupil Personnel Services Credential, which allows me to provide school-based mental health services.

Although I am a native Californian, I spent 18 years living on the East Coast in Philadelphia and New York City before returning home. I love traveling and immersing myself in the history, culture, and food of the communities I visit. Outside of work, you'll often find me reading, attending live music, working on a puzzle, taking long walks, or spending time near the ocean. I'll happily see a Broadway show or make a trip to Disneyland whenever I can. Most importantly, I cherish spending time with my family, connecting with friends, and continuing to find joy and curiosity in both the everyday and the extraordinary.