I’m direct, candid, and if you ask me what I think, I’ll tell you.
There are so many wonderful therapists to choose from these days. The good news is that you have many options, but that also makes it tough to sift through and find the right one for you. With over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and consultant in San Francisco, I have a wide range of training and experience to work effectively with a variety of issues. I love the work I do and the growth I see in my clients everyday.
A consult call is a great place to start. If you resonate with something you see here, I encourage you to reach out!
My Story
I have been providing psychotherapy to Individuals and Couples for over 20 years. Before I was a therapist, I spent 15 years in corporate marketing and management. I know what it's like to work inside a demanding, high-stakes career: the pressure to perform, the burnout that creeps in quietly, the feeling of being good at your job and still not sure it's the right one.
That world eventually led me somewhere else. I trained as a coach through the Coaches Training Institute, which gave me a different lens on how people actually make change. From there, I went back to school for my master's degree in Integral Counseling Psychology and became a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I still carry all of it into the room with me. The corporate background means I understand the specific pressures of ambitious, high-achieving careers from the inside. The coaching training means I help people build something practical they can actually use. And the clinical training means all of that is grounded in real therapeutic depth.
I'm also a parent. I raised two kids in San Francisco, and a big part of my work is supporting other parents through the joys and challenges of raising a family.
If any of this resonates, I’d love to explore with you whether we'd be a good fit. You’re welcome to schedule a free consultation.
I work collaboratively
I am personable and interactive. I strongly believe in the efficacy of listening and I also love to work together, interact, laugh, and share insights and ideas.
I work with all of you
Thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, imagination, dreams, personalities, parts you have been keeping in the shadows, and spirituality (if applicable). Whichever parts you choose to bring to therapy… all are welcome.
I like to explore the past and work in the now
There is so much to be gained from truly understanding one’s past and how you developed into the person you are today. And it is also empowering to work in the present to determine how you want to live your life now.
The way I work is unique to you
Based on your individual needs, preferences and personality. I am trained in many different modalities — Psychodynamic, Relational, Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Developmental Couples Therapy, EMDR, EFT, The Enneagram, Transpersonal and more. All of these modalities inform my work in an integrated fashion.
Education & Training
20+ years of experience as a Therapist, Clinical Supervisor and Consultant
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist LMFT #49086
M.A. in Integral Counseling Psychology (ICP), California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) 2006
The Developmental Model for Couples Therapy Training, The Couples Institute
EMDR Levels I, II & III, The Parnell Institute
Eating Disorder Training Certification, UC Berkeley Extension
Psychodynamic Training, The Marina Counseling Center
Gestalt Training, Church St. Integral Counseling Center
Coaches Training Institute (CTI)
Active member of CAMFT
Let’s talk!
Reach out to schedule an initial conversation.