Let's Get Real For A Moment

I became a therapist in Hermosa Beach because life doesn’t always go the way we plan and I learned firsthand how hard, beautiful, and complicated that can be.

Several years ago, I found myself navigating a high-conflict divorce while raising two young children as a single mom. For the first time in over a decade, I had the freedom and the fear of starting over. In that season of my life, I rediscovered my own worth. I learned that I was good enough, smart enough, and deserving of a life that felt true to me.

Pursuing a master’s degree in clinical psychology felt like coming home. I felt a deep calling to support others who were facing their own unexpected turns—the grief, the reinvention, the complicated relationships with others and with themselves.

My journey toward becoming an AMFT involved diving deep into the study of psychology, rebuilding a sense of community, navigating divorce, and figuring out single mom life in real time.

I know what it’s like for life to take a hard left turn. Many of my clients find themselves there too—stuck between who they once were and who they're becoming. It’s because of those experiences, my education, and my work as a therapist that I can walk alongside others as they navigate change, rebuild trust with themselves, and find a new way forward.

Outside of therapy, I keep myself grounded through a regular mindfulness and yoga practice, both of which often weave into my work with clients. I’m an avid reader, always curious and exploring, and I share my home with my two children, three dogs, and two cats who remind me daily about resilience, unconditional love, and the beauty of living fully in each moment.