About Me

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Originally from the Bay Area, I am a therapist, consultant, researcher and speaker. I hold two master’s degrees: one in clinical psychology with specializations in applied community psychology and psychological trauma studies, and the other in counseling psychology. My B.A. is from Stanford University in urban studies with a focus on urban education, and African and African American studies. 

I have been seeing adults and children in therapy since 2017 and have trained at UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, Kaiser Permanente, Jenesse Domestic Violence Shelter among other places.

I currently split my time between clinical work as a therapist and research. I have co-authored several academic journal articles related to working with families with young children. I frequently present to K-12 schools, colleges, and professional organizations on topics related to mental health for families with young children, managing behavior challenges, and the impacts of trauma on children and adults. 

Healing is possible — and I’m here to help you achieve it.

    • Education:

      • Bachelor of Arts, Stanford University 

        • Double major: African and African American Studies; Urban Studies

        • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles

      • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles

        • Specializations: Psychological Trauma Studies; Applied Community Psychology

      • Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara

    • Credentials:

      • CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) No. 123016

      • CA Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) No. 16092

      • Certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT)

      • Certified PCIT Within-Agency Trainer

      • EMDR-Trained

    • Training and Experience:

      • Behavior Therapist using Applied Behavior Analysis with kids with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis

      • South Central Training Consortium - Jenesse Domestic Violence Shelter

      • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Northern California

      • UCLA Child and Adult Neurodevelopmental Clinic

      • UCSB Parent Child Interaction Therapy Clinic