About me

I am a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with 12 years of experience and a lifelong curiosity about people. I work with teens and adults struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, anger, grief, life changes, relationship challenges, problematic substance use, existential dread, and the difficulties of being human.

I believe that suffering is a part of life, and that it’s important to accept this reality while also finding healing, meaning, connection, and pleasure. You can expect me to be warm, humorous, compassionate, and direct as we explore the difficulties that brought you to therapy, identify patterns that are keeping you stuck, and strengthen your ability to do things differently. People who have completed therapy with me report a greater sense of calm and self-compassion, and increased ability to communicate skillfully and cope with challenges. 

I practice Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which involves:

  • learning to notice what’s going on with your thoughts and emotions instead of trying to suppress them

  • accepting what we cannot change

  • exploring our most cherished values and how we can live in greater alignment with them

My style is also informed by Buddhist mindfulness practice, psychodynamics, and somatic therapies. I work well with people across a wide range of identities, faiths, political views, and ages, and love to include people’s cultural, spiritual, and creative practices in the healing process.

For a more detailed summary of my professional experience, you can visit my LinkedIn page.

I have a history of working effectively with people who are:

  • exploring cultural identity, including people of mixed heritage who don’t always know which “box” to check

  • men looking for a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore masculinity and men’s issues

  • impacted by immigration (your own experience or being the child/grandchild of immigrants)

  • trying therapy for the first time

  • part of the LGBTQ+ community, or looking for support in exploring gender identity and/or sexuality

  • struggling with painful or distant family relationships

  • making the decision to be childfree or to become a parent, or experiencing parenting challenges

  • high-achievers or “perfectionists”

  • supporting loved ones who experience psychosis

  • healthcare providers or first responders

*These sections are not a complete list of who I work with or the modalities I use. You’re welcome to reach out even if you don’t see your specific issue represented here; if I am not a great fit for you, I’d be happy to refer you to a colleague who may be.