Individual Therapy
Trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, neuro-affirming careI am a Social Worker grounded in anti-oppressive, social justice–informed practice. I offer a therapeutic space that is affirming, inclusive, and rooted in respect for each person’s lived experience. My work is guided by ongoing learning, reflection, and a commitment to care that honors all identities.
My Specialties
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Anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can significantly impact daily life, leading to feelings of overwhelm and distress. In therapy, we work together to understand the root causes of these feelings and develop personalized strategies to manage them. By creating a safe space for exploration, we can identify triggers, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and practice coping techniques.
Recent Trainings:
Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Eating Disorders (2026)
OCD SoCal Conference (2025)
CBT/ERP School (2025)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training Uwill (2025)
Scrupulosity OCD (2025)
OCD Subtypes: Identification and Treatment (2025)
Treatment Strategies For Perfectionism and OCD (2024)
Exposure and Response Prevention: How to Use a Behavioral Approach to Increase Self- Trust in the Treatment of OCD, Eating Disorders, and Beyond (2024)
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Depression can feel like a heavy fog, making everyday tasks seem insurmountable. It often brings feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and disconnection from the world around you.
Treatment for depression typically involves a supportive and understanding approach tailored to each individual’s needs. During sessions, clients are encouraged to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe environment. Therapists work with clients to identify patterns that contribute to their depression and develop coping strategies, employing techniques within cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help reshape negative thought processes. The goal is to empower clients, enhance their self-awareness, and promote healing through open dialogue and personalized strategies for managing symptoms.
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Whether this is your first time seeking support with eating challenges or you are stepping down from a higher level of care, you are in the right place for outpatient care. I have specific clinical experience working with individuals as young as age 12 with various eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. With a weight-inclusive and anti-diet approach, healing from an eating disorder involves addressing the underlying emotional, psychological, and social factors. I pull from a variety of gold-standard evidence based practices while weaving in principles of intuitive eating. Creating a treatment team to support recovery is something I see as important to making progress and I actively coordinate care with dietitians, psychiatrists and physicians.
Recent Trainings:
Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Eating Disorders (2026)
Current and Emerging Treatments for Binge Eating (2025)
Eating Disorder Treatment of Transgender Individuals (2024)
Exposure and Response Prevention: How to Use a Behavioral Approach to Increase Self- Trust in the Treatment of OCD, Eating Disorders, and Beyond (2024)
What's In Our DNA: Unraveling Our Understanding of Eating Disorders Through Genetics (2024)
Weight Stigma and Weight Bias Internalization: Impacts on Eating Behavior and Body Image (2022)
Cognitive Processing Therapy For The Treatment of PTSD In Eating Disorders (2021)
Approaches
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals accept their thoughts and feelings instead of resisting them. It encourages mindfulness, embracing experiences, and taking action in line with personal values. ACT aims to enhance psychological flexibility, enabling people to adapt to challenges and pursue meaningful lives despite struggles. It emphasizes accepting what is uncontrollable while actively working toward goals and values.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy that identifies and changes negative thought patterns and behaviors. It operates on the idea that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and modifying negative thoughts can improve emotions and actions. CBT includes skills training like cognitive restructuring, problem-solving, and behavioral activation, helping clients adopt healthier coping mechanisms and a positive mindset.
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Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E) is a specialized form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) designed specifically for eating disorders. Rather than focusing solely on food or weight, CBT-E works to understand how patterns like rigid dieting, body image distress, and self-criticism become interconnected and self-reinforcing.
Through a collaborative and individualized process, clients learn practical skills to establish more consistent and flexible eating patterns, reduce preoccupation with food and body image, and develop a more balanced sense of self-worth. CBT-E is tailored to each person’s unique experiences and supports lasting change by targeting the underlying processes that keep difficulties in place.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps people manage strong emotions and improve their relationships. It blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness, highlighting the need for both acceptance and change.
DBT has four main parts:
Mindfulness: Staying aware of the present to reduce emotional reactions.
Distress Tolerance: Developing skills to handle crises without harmful actions.
Emotional Regulation: Learningto recognize and manage intense feelings.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Improving communication to strengthen relationships and express personal needs.
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) is a psychological treatment primarily used for individuals dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders. The technique involves exposing clients to the thoughts, images, and situations that trigger their anxiety, while simultaneously helping them refrain from engaging in compulsive behaviors or avoidance strategies typically used to alleviate that anxiety. The goal of ERP is to help clients build resilience to anxiety triggers and reduce their compulsive responses over time. By confronting fears in a controlled and supportive environment, individuals can learn to tolerate discomfort and ultimately diminish the power of their obsessions.
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Solution-focused therapy is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes finding solutions rather than delving into the problems. It focuses on a client's strengths and resources, encouraging them to envision their desired future. The aim is to foster a positive outlook and instill confidence in the client's ability to create meaningful change in their life.