In-person and virtual therapy for teens, young adults (18-26), and adults

I am a board-certified, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with teenagers and young adults. I have a Master’s in Counseling from Palo Alto University and am licensed to practice therapy in California.

I love helping teens and young adults through issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm issues. I also enjoy having parents participate in services through check-ins. This partnership can facilitate progress toward my client’s goals. While I lean towards evidence-based therapy and am scientifically minded, I keep my communication style with clients informal and use humor when appropriate.

I believe the client is the expert on their own experiences and that how we think about things can affect feelings and behaviors. Through therapy, I aim to help my clients increase awareness of their thoughts and feelings and find new ways to solve problems. I enjoy learning about my clients’ hobbies, interests, and strengths. Getting to know a person as a whole, not just their problems, is essential. This is a critical component in therapy, especially for teens.