I am registered in California as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#145200).

I received my MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, where I specialized in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Psychology. I received my BS in Psychology from Tulane University, with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies.

I completed my clinical training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at Valley Community Counseling Clinic in North Hollywood, and completed the one-year certificate program in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Los Angeles Institute & Society for Psychoanalytic Studies. In addition to my private practice, I work at Cheerful Helpers Therapeutic School with neurodivergent kids ages 4-10.

I am a member of APA Division 39 and was selected as a 2024 Gender and Sexuality Studies Scholar. I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Sometimes, it’s the things we avoid that need attention.

It is my belief that currently unbearable thoughts and feelings can be worked through to give space for new ways of being. Often what keeps us stuck developed for a good reason–to keep us safe and protected. While this work is not easy, the shifts can be profound. Together, we can get to know parts of you that might be operating out of awareness. What may not seem significant holds meaning for us to understand. By developing openness and curiosity about what is inside of you, you might access more of yourself, and feel more like yourself. This is the place from which vitality and aliveness can grow. When this happens, symptoms which have been distressing may reduce, and relationships improve.

I work with adults, teens, and relationships using a psychoanalytic approach. My focus has been on working with people who are queer, trans and gender non-conforming; parents of queer, trans and gender non-conforming kids/teens/adults; neurodivergent and disabled people; monogamous and non-monogamous relationships; artists; those who are grieving, and navigating phase of life transitions with aging, and more.

I respect our diversities and differences.

As a white, able-bodied person, I work to be aware of and dismantle systems of oppression within me. I strive to be of service to those who share and do not share identities with me across race, gender, sexuality, age, ability, immigration status, religion/spirituality, and socio-economics. I see people in-person in Los Angeles and virtually throughout California.

I know that finding the right match is hard.

If you are curious about working together please reach out to talk on the phone for a free 20-minute consultation. If I am not the right fit for you, I would be happy to provide you with referrals.