About

I work with adults, adolescents and couples who desire to work through a wide spectrum of barriers and challenges. I have particular interest and experience working with survivors of trauma, major life transitions, depression and anxiety. I also have experience working with individuals in the arts and creative fields. I approach our work from a model that considers the past as paramount to understanding our current functioning, and provides a supportive, empathetic and introspective space to address where my clients are, and what new options lay ahead.

My style is conversational and relational. I work with my clients to collaboratively understand complex personal histories, and assist in the working through of past events and relationships in an effort to forge towards new futures and ways of understanding ourselves.

More About Me:

I have a good deal of experience assisting with the navigation of life transitions, struggles with overwhelming feelings, living with anxiety and depression, and helping folks with seeking deeper understandings of reactions that no longer serve their needs.

I hold a Masters in Social Work from the Smith College School for Social Work and a Masters of Fine Arts from Cal Arts. Since graduation, I have worked for a mental health clinic in Skid Row, Los Angeles providing mental health services for folks living on the street. I served in myriad positions for this clinic over the years including as Director of the site.

I practice from my office in Pasadena nearest the intersection of Sierra Madre and Colorado Blvds. I offer services in person as well as virtually for residents of California.