About

I admire the courage it takes to seek help and make change, and believe everyone has the capacity for healing. I bring compassion and curiosity to my person centered work with clients. My approach is collaborative, feedback driven, strengths based, and often infused with play, art, and nature therapy techniques. While the work we do will be as unique as each client, I am most inspired by internal family systems, emotionally focused therapy, solution focused brief therapy, and AEDP. I’ve earned a BA in Child & Adolescent Development, MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and National Board Certification in Counseling. I hold licensure as an APCC in California and CMHCA in Washington. 

I was born and raised in the Santa Cruz, SF Bay Area and fulfilled a lifelong dream of moving to Hawai’i in the summer of 2023. My foundational experience supporting families spanned 15 years in an educational setting. Before my career evolved to counseling, I provided parent education, served as a leader and mentor for school faculty, advocated for foster youth in the court system, and designed spaces and events that created opportunities for expression and connection amongst the communities I served.

Witnessing my clients progress while engaged in therapy has been rewarding and inspiring. Transitioning through different stages of life, navigating changes in circumstances and relationships, strengthening compassion and purpose is no easy feat. It is an honor to be in this role. My practice is fully inclusive. Come as you are and let’s collaborate to get you where you want to go.