About Me
There are many theories about psychotherapy, but one fact is borne out repeatedly in research and people’s experience: the relationship between you and your therapist is the most important element in treatment.
As a professional, I’ve worked with diverse populations, including adolescents, veterans, active-duty military, individuals with dual diagnoses, and those in acute psychiatric crises.
My roles have included delivering therapy, conducting assessments, supervising clinicians, as well as providing care in psychiatric hospitals and refugee centers. As a community organizer, I’ve offered case management and advocacy for those facing domestic violence, severe mental health challenges, and also child welfare issues. All of these experiences have sharpened my ability to navigate complex mental health needs through culturally responsive and collaborative care.
As a person, I’ve lived in every corner of the country, from cities with populations of 3.8 million to towns of just 2,300. I’ve bagged groceries, worked as a line cook at a Michelin-starred restaurant, and homesteaded on a livestock farm. I’ve explored the world in ways that have shaped me—marching in Madrid’s Pride parade, celebrating love at a traditional Japanese wedding in Osaka, and sharing stories in British pubs older than the United States itself.
In times of stillness, you can find me cooking for friends or reading three books at once. My path has been anything but conventional or linear, but it’s been uniquely mine—it’s led me to a life full of richness, growth, and of course, plenty of funny stories.
