A little about me:

My approach

Carl Rogers, one of the pioneers of client-centered psychotherapy, emphasized genuineness, acceptance, and empathetic understanding in therapy. This is the foundation of my approach as a therapist and coach. I am collaborative, relational, conversational, and warm, aiming to create a space of curiosity and nonjudgment. You are the expert on your life - your history, goals, stressors, and joys. I am here to support you in moving towards your preferred destination on this journey of life.

My goal is for our work to be both healing and productive, with you leaving each session with new insights, skills, or goals. While at times it can be uncomfortable to think deeply and differently about yourself and your world (this is often where growth happens), know that you will have an advocate, cheerleader, and challenger. With a commitment to equity and inclusion, I welcome, affirm, and celebrate all identities, orientations, and relationship and family structures.

Professional background

I am a graduate of Pomona College, where I got a BA in sociology, minoring in psychology. I received an MA in couple and family therapy from Antioch University New England and an MA in educational psychology with a specialization in gifted/talented students from Ball State University. I have a certificate in leadership in enrollment management from the University of Southern California’s Center for Enrollment Research, Policy, and Practice. I have completed the Gottman Institute Bringing Baby Home educator program, Gottman Method Couples Therapy clinical training levels one and two, and Prepare/Enrich premarital facilitator training.

Supervised by Niki Novak, LMFT, LPC (DC license #LMFT000173)