Before becoming a therapist, I had a career as a chef in Los Angeles, where I grew up. My path to mental health work was deeply personal—my brother died by suicide in 2004, an event that changed my entire life. In the midst of my grief, I got involved in suicide prevention work as a way to make sense of my loss and find purpose. That involvement led to opportunities that inspired me to pursue a career in mental health, and I discovered a passion and talent for this work that I’ve followed wholeheartedly ever since.

Now, as a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Bay Area, I bring over seven years of clinical practice and 15 additional years of experience working in crisis intervention, suicidality, and training. I specialize in working with individuals ages 11 to 100, focusing on trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, thoughts of suicide, and women’s issues like postpartum and fertility challenges. My therapeutic approach is eclectic and tailored to each client, incorporating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), creative therapy, play therapy, and humanistic approaches.

In addition to my clinical work, I have a deep passion for teaching and training. I regularly lead workshops on mental health topics and am a part-time lecturer in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at San Francisco State University, where I help train future social workers.

I strongly believe that therapy works best when there’s a real connection between therapist and client. My approach is warm, affirming, and collaborative—I’m here to help you gain insight, navigate challenges, and create meaningful change. I see clients in person in San Francisco and virtually throughout California.