Personal Statement
I approach therapy through an emotionally focused, attachment-based, and person-centered lens, grounded in the belief that healing happens within safe, responsive relationships. I integrate somatic awareness to support the mind–body connection and help clients understand how emotional experiences live in both the body and relationships. As an adoptee, I bring personal insight into identity, belonging, and complex family systems. I strive to offer culturally responsive, inclusive, and affirming care, bringing warmth, curiosity, and presence to the therapeutic space so clients feel deeply seen, heard, and supported.
Who I Serve
I work with adolescents (ages 13 and up) and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy. I am especially drawn to supporting clients navigating identity development, developmental trauma, grief, and relational challenges. I often work with individuals who feel disconnected from themselves or others, including adoptees, those from complex family systems, and individuals healing from attachment wounds or emotionally unavailable relationships.
My approach is grounded in emotionally focused and attachment-based therapy, with attention to how emotional experiences are held in the body. I integrate somatic awareness to support nervous system regulation, emotional attunement, and relational safety. I bring warmth, curiosity, and energy into my work, collaborating with clients to explore patterns with compassion rather than judgment.
I am committed to culturally responsive and affirming care and welcome clients of all identities, backgrounds, and relationship structures. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where vulnerability feels possible, identity is honored, and new ways of relating to self and others can emerge.
Specialty Treatment Areas
- Family therapy
- Emotional regulation
- Identity/self-esteem/body image
- Multicultural concerns/racial identity
- Life transitions
Additional Treatment Areas
- Trauma recovery
- Adoption specific issues
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
- Depression
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+ affirming
Theoretical Approach
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.
Insurance Networks
- Private pay
- Aetna
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna (Evernorth)
- TriCare
- BCBS Community Health (Medicaid)
- Meridian (Medicaid)
Education/Certifications
- MA in Marriage & Family Therapy from Touro University (In-Progress)
Affiliations/Memberships
- AAMFT Student Member