My journey into the mental health field began in college, where I earned my degree in Psychology. I started as a behavioral interventionist, working with children facing behavioral challenges in private agencies and school districts. Early on, I developed a deep respect for how behavior is communication, especially when words are hard to access.

As an associate, I obtained extensive experience working with children, teens, and families. In the middle of completing my clinical hours, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the therapy world. After a period of entirely virtual sessions, I transitioned back to in-person work with renewed clarity. I witnessed how transformative therapy can be when it focuses on the essentials: hope, connection, compassion, and practical support. That experience solidified something foundational for me. Therapy does not need to be elaborate to be powerful. It needs to be authentic, attuned, and grounded in real human connection. I carry that belief into my work every day.

I am a licensed therapist in private practice in Ventura, primarily working with older teens and adults. My focus is helping individuals who feel stuck in negative patterns rooted in earlier experiences, attachment wounds, or trauma. Many of my clients struggle with feeling “not good enough,” a belief that quietly shapes relationships, career choices, self-worth, and daily decision-making. I have training and a strong interest in working with individuals with ADHD. I understand that ADHD often impacts far more than attention or organization. It can shape identity, self-esteem, relationships, and a person’s sense of competence. Many of the people I work with carry years of frustration, shame, or feeling misunderstood. I integrate practical tools with insight-oriented work to help clients better understand how their brains function, reduce self-criticism, and build strategies that support their strengths.

My approach is relational and insight-oriented. Together, we look beneath surface behaviors to understand the deeper emotional patterns driving them. I see therapy as a collaborative process. I offer empathy, honesty, and thoughtful challenge while helping you build insight and emotional flexibility. My role is to guide you in identifying what no longer serves you and support you in creating meaningful, sustainable change.