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As a clinical psychologist, I can help you with relationship issues, managing stress, minimizing anxiety and depression, and managing important life transitions. Within my profession, there is no valuable "cookie cutter" approach, therefore your unique personality and coping style will have a significant emphasis in my work with you. My primary goal is to always learn and help my clients to do the same. To summarize, I can help you with: 1) Relationship issues 2) Managing stress 3) Minimizing your depression and anxiety 4) Managing important life transitions Building a fresh outlook on a recent or habitual problem is essential to minimizing or completely eliminating it. As a psychologist, I can help you to do exactly that. For that reason, I am best regarded as your personal consultant, with whom you can freely discuss your individual difficulties and find the best strategies to address them.

I emphasize listening and honoring each person’s unique experiences to create a supportive, affirming environment. My background within the LGBTQIA+ community informs my commitment to fostering inclusivity and understanding. Drawing on evidence-based practices such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we will work collaboratively to develop a plan that fits your needs.

Do you feel hurt or frustrated in your relationships? Or do you feel alone and that it is difficult to connect? Do you feel stuck in the past? Or have you experienced a recent trauma or loss? Do you worry about everyday events or feel insecure about your future? Do you cope with painful feelings in ways that are self-defeating? If you feel held back from the life you want and deserve, I would like to help you. My therapeutic style is interactive, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I am genuinely empathic and curious, and I want to discuss your life experiences, emotional reactions, and perceptions with you. Together, we will better understand how your past affects the way you view yourself and the world, the choices you make, your patterns of relating to others, and explore new options to reduce your suffering and improve your life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training and over 25 years experience providing effective psychotherapy to adults with a broad range of difficulties. I also have expertise working with survivors of childhood abuse, adult traumas, relationship problems, depression and anxiety, pregnancy loss and infertility, and life transitions including young adults leaving home, marriage, becoming a parent, separation and divorce, changing careers, retirement, and the loss of a loved one. It is not often an easy decision to start therapy or seek out a new therapist, but if you contact me, we can talk about any concerns or questions you have about the process.

At LBA Therapy, I believe that real change happens when you feel safe enough to be your full self—messy parts, worries, doubts, and all. My approach is grounded in compassion and collaboration. I’m not here to sit silently while you talk; I’m here to be an active partner in your growth. Together, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck—whether it’s people-pleasing, overthinking, second-guessing yourself, or feeling like you can never do enough. These patterns often develop as a way to cope, but over time, they can leave you feeling disconnected from your true self. In our work, we’ll slow down and listen to what your mind and body are trying to tell you. I draw from evidence-based approaches while always tailoring sessions to your unique needs and life story. Sometimes that means practical tools for managing anxiety or burnout in the moment. At other times, it means digging deeper into past experiences and relationships that have shaped how you show up today. Through this process, you’ll begin to see yourself with more clarity and kindness, and with that comes the freedom to choose differently. I also bring my own lived experience as a mom, and a human, who knows how easy it is to lose sight of your own needs when life demands so much from you. That’s why I’m passionate about helping clients learn to set boundaries, reconnect with their values, and create space for what matters most. You don’t have to go through this alone, and you don’t have to have it all figured out before you start. Therapy is a place to pause, reflect, and gather the strength you need for whatever comes next. You’re not broken, behind, or “too much.” You’re exactly where you need to be to begin reclaiming your sense of self and stepping into the next chapter of your life—with more confidence, balance, and compassion for yourself.

My holistic approach involves caring for the "whole person", considering the psychological, physical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of the individual. Your input is valuable. Whether it involves medication management, supportive therapy, or psychotherapy, we'll work together to determine the best course of treatment for you.

I am specially trained to assist those who struggle with anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems. I use evidence-based treatments that have been proven to help people with your exact problem. Specifically, I practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and family systems therapy. I tailor these research-driven therapies to meet your specific needs and achieve your goals. If you’re ready to make a change in your life, learn new skills, and understand yourself on a deeper level, give me a call or send me an email. I offer free 15-minute phone consultations to get to know you, your struggles, and your goals for the future. I look forward to being on your team!

If you’ve found yourself here, you might be feeling unsure, stuck, or overwhelmed. Maybe something big, a loss, a diagnosis, or a major life change has turned your world upside down. Or perhaps it’s been a quieter, ongoing struggle: feeling unfulfilled, doubting yourself, or wondering if life could hold more meaning. Whatever brought you here, it’s okay to feel messy, complicated, or unsure. Life can be hard, and sometimes we need space to sort through it all and reconnect with who we are. Therapy offers that space, a chance to pause, reflect, and begin building a life that aligns with who you are at your core. My approach is built on collaboration, honesty, and curiosity. With nearly a decade of experience and evidence-based tools, I bring honesty, thoughtful humor, and a non-judgmental attitude to our work. We’ll explore your values, hopes, and fears, everything that makes you who you are. I’ll help you uncover what’s holding you back, imagine what’s possible, and take meaningful steps toward what matters most to you in life.

I hold a Master of Science from Columbia University and Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley. It was my own life experience that led me to become a psychotherapist. Perhaps because of this my patients often report feeling understood in a way they'd not expected. I believe you'll find I bring warmth, understanding, humor and maturity to our every session. I see each patient as a unique individual with a complex biological and psychological history, yet one whose life is built upon a myriad of relationships. I believe that above all else, we are social beings and seek connection to others; all emotional healing occurs within the context of relationships – whether in the therapeutic relationship in which we will engage, your intimate partner relationship, within your family, in enduring friendships or, ideally, in combination of each of these. It’s my belief that our emotions, mood, ability to genuinely connect with others and our sense of connection with our physical body are the result of many factors. We are the sum total of countless memories and sensations (some remembered, others suppressed), how we learned as children to attach emotionally to those with whom we were closest, and the interplay of these as they interact with our genetic predispositions. In your treatment, I will utilize a blend of the most transformative therapies I have studied over the years that speak to this complex interface of factors. Together let's find a path to a healthier life, one guided by wisdom gained from a better understanding of our past, as we pursue a future with a greater sense of well-being.

I believe that a successful path to achieving growth and change in therapy starts with feeling a comfortable and collaborative connection to your therapist. I strive to help my patients establish goals and feel a sense of progress in therapy. I meet my patients where they are emotionally and help guide them in the direction they hope to be. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal Therapy in my practice. I also use CBT-I for insomnia as well as EMDR for trauma work. I provide a relaxed, judgement-free environment. In today's world, the level of anxiety and depression has been on the rise, especially in the younger generations. I strive to remove the stigma of mental health treatment for my patients. I also utilize teletherapy to assist patients who cannot get to the office regularly. My practice also provides parent training to assist parents with their child's symptoms or diagnosis. I conduct neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological evaluations to examine symptoms, diagnose, and provide thorough and detailed recommendations. I work with children ages 6-12, adolescents ages 13-17 and adults ages 18 and up.

My philosophy and approach to helping people is to start where the individual is emotionally, and to learn about their life as it has been experienced thus far, both its problems and its satisfactions. As I listen, questions are formulated around places where there may be blockages, distortions or dissatisfactions, and these are explored without judgment in the form of discussion. This allows for feeling, thought, memory and fantasies to be talked about and worked through, which enables the personality to mature further.