"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." - Maya Angelou
As a clinical psychologist, I help people navigate change—in all the ways it finds us—with integrity. Through deep inquiry, emotional processing, trust building, and body awareness, resistance can transform into growth and uncertainty into possibility. By exploring what has been closed off, we work together to discover anew.
Specialization:
With a background in psychoanalytic, relational and attachment theory, Internal Family Systems, and trauma-informed therapy, I offer an integrative depth psychology approach. I also incorporate practical tools from CBT, EMDR, and somatic therapy to foster greater agency and grounding during challenging moments. Woven through my training is a steadfast awareness of how systemic oppression shapes both our psyches and the natural world, keeping our interconnectedness in focus.
Many of the people I work with move through life in ways that don’t fit the mold and/or have often felt a little (or a lot) “weird”. I work with individuals who endure marginalization, oppression and overwhelming experiences that have resulted in them feeling cut off from an inner sense of safety, community, and personal power. I specialize in guiding people through liminal spaces—those times when identities shift and roles transform. Whether navigating parenthood, career shifts, separations, death, personal breakthroughs, identity reckonings from transracial adoption, late-life ADHD diagnoses, or the impact of global upheaval, I support those at the inflection points - whether desired or imposed.
In addition to the above, I currently have one virtual pro-bono spaces (8-12 sessions) for someone who has lost their home, livelihood, and community in the Eaton wildfire. In addition to this, here is an extensive list of providers offering pro bono services to those directly impacted by the LA wildfires.
About me:
Beyond my psychotherapy practice, I maintain an active artistic life as a cellist and composer, holding a Professional Studies Diploma from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. My artistic endeavors enrich my understanding of the human experience, and I view them as a complementary aspect of my clinical work. Click here to learn more about this facet of my career.
Please reach out for a free consultation. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you. You are welcome to set up a consult online, here.
Training:
Post-doctoral internship at California College of the Arts Counseling center (Oakland and San Francisco)
Pre-doctoral internship at West Coast Children’s Clinic (Oakland)
Neuropsychology externship at Child Mind Institute (New York City)
Pre-doctoral fellow at Hunter Elementary School (New York City)
City College of NY Counseling Center - trainee (New York City)
Education:
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from City University of New York.
B.A. from Columbia University - Urban Studies and Psychology.
Masters in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology from University College, London.
Professional Studies Diploma from San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Cello performance.
Professional Affiliations:
The Northern California Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology
California Psychological Association
Climate Psychology Alliance - North America (member)
Art by Fariba Bogzaran: Blue is Turning (detail), 2010, mixed media.