It's a priority that my clients feel safe and empowered throughout the treatment process. Moreover, I believe that an authentic connection between therapist and client is crucial in driving individual growth and change. In session, I engage actively with clients, at times asking challenging questions and offering feedback with kindness, honesty, and curiosity. I also enthusiastically welcome clients to share their own feedback about our work together.   

My therapeutic style is empathic, collaborative, and non-judgmental; I aim to provide treatment that is anti-racist, LGBTQIA-affirming, harm reduction oriented, and sex-positive. My goal is to help clients address stuck patterns, heal past wounds, and cultivate the resources needed to live with insight and self-compassion. I also encourage clients to explore the impact of cultural, economic, and racial injustices, inviting dialogue about how our various identities may show up within the therapeutic relationship. While promoting a boundaried, client-centered relationship, I'm also a clinician who likes to bring her real personality into the dynamic; whether we're connecting through humor, creativity, or spirituality, it's important that clients know they're relating with another real human!  

At this time, I work with adults only, either in individual or couples sessions.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

After completing my Masters in Social Work from NYU in 2014, I worked for several community health organizations providing LGBTQIA-affirming care throughout New York City. I'm passionate about serving individuals and communities that have been systemically marginalized and seek space to be heard and celebrated. I moved to the Bay Area in 2019 and have been forging my West Coast life (mid-pandemic) ever since!  

Much of my work has been informed by my own experiences in therapy. I believe that we can all benefit from learning to care for our needs with as much compassion as we might offer a loved one. 

Please reach out if you’d like to learn more about my practice. I look forward to speaking with you!