My path to becoming a psychotherapist began at 14 years old when I attended my own therapy for the first time and knew immediately on a weirdly deep level that I had found my calling. I spent my adolescence in a number of therapeutic communities that totally saved my life and also provided me with my first experiences of supporting others through challenging periods of growth. I have always felt totally lit up by the process of self-exploration, whether it be my own or guiding others through theirs. 

My professional training in this field began in 2011 under the guidance of the community that supported my healing process as a teenager. During these early years I worked closely with adolescents whose traumas and addictions were no match for traditional forms of talk therapy, and those teens humbled me to a place of rawness, authenticity, and creativity that is now a foundational part of my work. In 2015 I received a Bachelors degree in Religious Studies from UC Berkeley where I primarily studied philosophy of religion, inspired by my interest in how systems of belief impact our individual psyches. I obtained my Masters degree in Holistic Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University (now National University) in 2018, after which I transitioned into working in a more traditional therapeutic setting, still focusing my work on the treatment of trauma. 

Some of my favorite things are spending time in the sun and water, seeking out new experiences, connecting with others through laughter and conversation, and finding exciting ways to learn and grow.