Throughout my lifetime

I have known that this work, helping others through the dark places, is my dharma, my purpose. It has always been with me, in my family system, with my friends, strangers, and in all my various communities and work experiences; it is a part of who I am. Gratefully, my history, values, and education have aligned to allow me the opportunity and privilege to work with others professionally as a psychotherapist, and I love it.

I have a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and a specialization in Spiritual and Depth Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles and received my clinical training at The Center for Professional Counseling in Los Angeles. I am passionate about eradicating childhood trauma and helping adults heal from it. I am inspired by the works of Gabor Maté, Bessel van der Kolk, and Peter Levine, who, based on their clinical research and many years of medical and scholarly experience, are shining a light on the neurobiological impacts of trauma and how we can transform it.

Prior to receiving my master’s, I worked as an ICF Certified Professional (Holistic Life) Coach, Registered Yoga Teacher, and meditation guide to facilitate private sessions, classes, workshops, and experiential projects over the past eight years. My education and experience in integrative healing approaches such as yoga, mindfulness, and other embodiment practices allow me to share the many benefits of MindBody modalities in my work as a clinician.

I received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and a minor in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Roehampton University in London. I have an extensive professional background in the arts, where I’ve worked as a narrative film director since 2012. I’ve directed two award-winning feature films and an original multimedia play in New York, NY, where I lived for ten years prior to moving to California in 2018. I view art, music, and film as supreme healing tools with the ability to connect and transcend.

My work as a psychotherapist is based on my values of compassion, connection, and consciousness. I believe healing is an evolutionary process and that we are geared towards growth and progress. It is an honor to help guide and support my clients on their life paths.

Education & Training

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Specialization in Spiritual & Depth Psychology
Antioch University Los Angeles, 2020-2022

Somatic Experiencing
Body-oriented, nervous system-based trauma resolution method
Somatic Experiencing Beginning 1, Somatic Experiencing International, 2025

Traumatic Stress Studies
Research-based trauma training led by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Trauma Research Foundation, 2025 (In Progress)

Buddhist Psychology
Integrating mindfulness, neuroscience, and clinical practice
Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Dr. Matthew Brensilver, Jan-May 2024

Teen Line
Supervisor of youth-led crisis intervention services
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, 2023-2024

EMDR
Evidence-based, neurobiological approach to trauma resolution
EMDRIA and EMDR Europe approved Basic Training, Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute, Sept-Dec 2022

Compassionate Inquiry
Gabor Mate’s holistic approach to healing trauma
CI Circles (Experiential Learning) Program, 2022-2024

The Center for Professional Counseling
Clinical traineeship in community mental health for diverse populations
Los Angeles, CA, 2021-2022

Trauma-Focused CBT
Evidence-based, skills-based trauma treatment
Medical University of South Carolina, 2020

Alongside formal clinical trainings, I’ve participated in numerous workshops and retreats, and engaged in personal healing work that continues to deepen my capacity to hold space for others. As a clinician, I view ongoing personal growth, education, and training as essential to ethical and attuned clinical practice, and I remain deeply committed to this lifelong work.