Welcome. Let’s talk.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker in Santa Monica, and I work with adults in three main areas: anxiety and perfectionism, maternal and perinatal mental health and loss, and ADHD and neurodivergence. You can read more about each on my Who I Help page.

About Me

Feeling connected to your therapist is a big part of what makes therapy work. I’m a mom of three, and I’ve been a therapist since 2010. A lot of what I do is personal for me. I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child and now parent a child with ADHD. I’ve been through pregnancy loss and navigated infertility. Our sessions are about you, but my experience means I understand what you’re going through.

I practice from a neurodiversity-affirming, non-pathologizing perspective. Rather than focusing on “disorders,” I’m curious about what led you to develop the habits and coping strategies you have. More often than not, they started as a healthy response to an unhealthy situation.

How I Work

Therapy with me is active and collaborative. I don’t just listen. I ask questions, offer strategies, and push back on unhelpful patterns. I’m relatable and human in the room, and I never want therapy to feel intimidating. My goal is for you to leave every session with more clarity and more hope. If that’s not happening, I want to talk about why, and change course.

I work from an attachment lens. That means I pay close attention to how our early relationships shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others, including how we handle closeness, conflict and stress. Often the patterns that protected us early on are the same ones that get in our way now. The good news is they can change. I draw on several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Mindful Self-Compassion, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals. They all come back to the same idea: becoming more aware of your thoughts and emotions, relating to them with less judgment, and making practical changes that stick. I’m also certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PSI) and Infertility and Mental Health (ASRM).