My Background and Approach

How I Work

Promoting cognitive flexbility and relational skillfulness

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on how our thoughts impact our emotions and behavior.

Schema Therapy examines maladaptive world views that no longer serve us.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on identifying core values and taking action.

Attachment styles are generally formed in childhood and impact the ways we relate to others in close relationships.

The Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT)

The PACT model is a modality of couples therapy that promotes secure functioning in relationships.

Mindfulness helps us stay present in the current moment with whatever is arising.

Providing Evidence-based care in a relational model

Education & Training

I received my BA in Psychology and Social Behavior from UC Irvine. I went on to get my PhD in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, and a Certificate in Mindfulness and Compassion in Psychotherapy at the California Institute of Integral Studies.

Licensure

California: PSY22942; Florida:TPPY2037(Telehealth)

Ongoing Learning

I'm committed to ongoing learning. Staying informed requires awareness and engagement in current movements and world issues. I am committed to ongoing education through reading books and articles, talking with colleagues, and participating in specialized training

Professional Affiliations

Northern California Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Network

Bay Area Open Minds

Association for Contextual Behavior Science

Gaylesta: The Psychotherapist Association for Gender and Sexual Diversity