The heart of good therapy is co-creating a trusting and safe relationship. This means I will work to earn your trust by being consistent, transparent, and non-judgmental. As we begin the therapy process together, I will get a sense of what brings you to therapy, what matters to you, and what enlivens you. 

I am interested in your strengths alongside your struggles, your passions alongside your frustrations, your values alongside your challenges - everything that makes you uniquely, and fully, who you are. We will go at your own pace to focus on what you want to process, and I will offer tools when they are useful (like ways to ground yourself when overwhelmed, or new perspectives on old patterns), and always with your permission and input.

My values as a therapist are curiosity, humility, empowerment, authenticity, openness, and compassion. If I ever miss the mark, I want to know. Repairing a rupture is part of the work. I invite honest feedback, including when something doesn't feel right or when you need me to push you more. I will check in with you regularly, and you can always let me know if we are moving too fast, too slow, or in the wrong direction.

I work with young people (ages 14+) and adults of any age.

I consider myself to be a generalist, meaning that I have the skills to work with an array of presenting concerns. Some examples of common themes and concerns that I work with include:

• Post-traumatic growth

• LGBTQIA+ issues

• Body image concerns

• Anxiety, including social anxiety

• Depression

• Self-harm

• Suicidal thoughts

• Political anxiety

• Life transitions

• Family and relationship stressors

• Career concerns

• Self esteem concerns

• Grief and loss

• Self-care

• Burnout

• Stress management

My approach is integrative, meaning I tailor therapy to you and your needs by drawing from several evidence-based frameworks. I most commonly utilize frameworks and techniques from relational therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and existential therapy. 

• Relational therapy uses our relationship as a real-time practice ground to support you in your personal relationships. How you show up with me (including moments of humor, joy, or even disconnection/disagreement) becomes useful information for how you show up in the world. 

• ACT aims to strengthen psychological flexibility - the ability to be present with difficult feelings without being ruled by them. This means learning to:

  • Notice your thoughts without automatically believing them

  • Stay grounded in the present moment, even when it's uncomfortable

  • Take action toward what matters to you, even alongside fear or doubt

• DBT is about building a life worth living by learning practical skills in four areas:

  • Distress tolerance (getting through a crisis without making it worse)

  • Emotional regulation (managing intense feelings)

  • Mindfulness (staying in the present)

  • Interpersonal effectiveness (asking for what you need and setting boundaries)

• Existential therapy gently faces the big questions: What gives your life meaning? How do you live with uncertainty, loss, or the awareness of death? And how do you exercise your freedom to choose (even when it's hard)?

I am in-network with Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Evernorth, and Quest. Your insurance and copays are charged through Headway.

I am also in-network with Humboldt Medi-Cal (Partnership). 

I offer superbills that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement if I am out-of-network with your insurance carrier. My current rate for individual therapy is $150 per session.

MA Counseling Psychology, Cal Poly Humboldt 2022

BA in Theatre and Art Practice, Saint Mary’s College of California 2017

Clinical Experience

I have a diverse array of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings, including:

• Children’s Behavioral Health Services, Humboldt County DHHS | 2023-

• Children’s Mobile Response Team, Humboldt County DHHS | 2025-

• CARE Court and Mental Health Diversion, Humboldt County DHHS | 2025 to 2026 (temporary reassignment to fill critical position)

• Sempervirens Psychiatric Health Facility, Humboldt County DHHS | 2022 to 2023

• Humboldt Family Service Center | 2022

• (Internship) Counseling and Psychological Services Center, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt | 2021 to 2022

Please feel free to ask me about my experiences and education as well! 

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #155906

National Provider Identifier (NPI) - 1831824218

I see clients online across California. I will be able to provide in-person appointments soon for clients residing in Humboldt County.

My mailing address is: PO Box 2523, McKinleyville, CA 95519