2940 Summit Street, Suite 2D, Oakland, CA 94609

I am a firm believer in working relationally with people in a space that has been cultivated specifically for healing. I strongly feel that safety and trust must be established within the therapeutic relationship before any work can be done. I am integrative in my therapeutic approach, which is fueled by my desire to meet the needs of every client. My intent as a therapist is to support my client first and foremost, which can often look like achieving goals or being seen by another person for who they are. These goals can range from lifestyle changes to reducing symptoms, understanding oneself more, or alleviating suffering. I value transparency, highlighting strengths, and celebrating the “small” successes along the way. I strive to honor my clients as the expert of their own lives. I don’t think it is possible to do this work without applying a multicultural lens, and I strive to be in service to diverse, as well as underserved communities.

I received my doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and  older adults. I have been trained in community mental health settings, schools, and a hospital setting providing brief therapy. I’ve had opportunities to provide extensive individual therapy, as well as family and group therapy. I have provided treatment addressing depression, anxiety, social anxiety, stress, substance use, grief, ADHD, sleep issues, identity development, risk management, behavioral changes, and mood changes. I have also worked with clients navigating trauma, ranging from simple to complex. I work to assist clients at their pace and according to each need or symptom. What might be appropriate in treating anxious tendencies will look different when addressing issues related to depression. I draw from a number of therapeutic approaches, and interventions, including but not limited to narrative techniques, dialectic behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, humanistic therapy, and relational therapy.

My hope for my clients is that they will learn to draw more from their inner strengths while adding new skills and strategies to their “tool kit” for navigating life’s stressors. I also aim to provide a safe space for clients to explore and learn more about themselves. I believe in providing holistic care and working to help my clients make connections between various challenges, while also acknowledging the mountains they have already climbed. My goal is for my clients to leave my care feeling confident in their own abilities while finding grace for themselves along the way.