I was inspired to become a therapist by challenges in my own life...
I have known sadness and grief; fear and frustration.  I have worked hard to nurture feelings of joy, hope, contentment and well-being. 

My goal is to help others who are struggling.  I want to help you to explore the obstacles in your life and to find ways to overcome them.  I want to help you to find a path to your own place of hope and joy.

I have worked in a variety of settings, including:  a group home for pregnant and parenting teens; a community college mental health clinic; a hospital; with the elderly at an adult day health care; with adult and child survivors of domestic violence; and since 2004 in private practice.  I am currently in the process of becoming certified as a Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT). 

Thanks to this wide range of work experience, I have unique insight into the issues that impact people of varying ages, genders, and sexual orientations and lifestyles.  I work with individuals who are monogamous and nonmonogamous, LBGTQ and am Kink friendly.

Advanced Training,
Couples & Sex Therapy Training Program; 2008
University of California, Los Angeles

Master of Social Work; 2000
University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; 1998
University of Southern California

• Glendale Area Mental Health Professionals Association
• California Society of Clinical Social Work
• California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
• American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists