Get To Know Me
Associate Marriage Family Therapist (#152824)
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (#18616)
Supervised by Christy Merriner, LMFT (#117143)
As an Associate Marriage Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, I help individuals and couples discover clarity, healing, and growth. Whatever you are going through, know that you are exactly where you are meant to be right now. I am here to help along your journey. I can help to equip you with various coping skills and tools to build the confidence and courage to dive deeper to address the deeply rooted causes of those things that you feel are holding you back from achieving your highest potential. My goal is to help you find your authenticity and reconnect to your highest self - to live the life you've always wanted by understanding where you came from, where you are, and where you aspire to be!
My goal is to support clients in becoming more connected to themselves and navigating their lives in a safe, supportive environment. I work from a whole-person perspective, viewing you as separate from the challenges you’re facing rather than defined by them. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities to meet each client where they are. Because we are all unique, therapy is tailored to your individual needs so we can make the most of our time together.
Therapy with me is thoughtful, grounded, and rooted in real life. I work in a way that is attuned to your needs while also being honest, engaged, and responsive. Sessions are not about fixing or pathologizing you, but about creating space to better understand what’s happening beneath the surface and to find ways forward that feel meaningful and sustainable.
I aim to create an environment where you can speak openly, reflect honestly, and feel supported — while also being gently challenged when patterns, habits, or ways of relating may no longer be serving you. I value curiosity, clarity, and depth, and I’m not afraid to offer perspective, insight, or guidance when it feels useful and appropriate.
Our work together may involve exploring thoughts, emotions, and relational patterns, as well as paying attention to how experiences show up in your day-to-day life. Therapy is paced collaboratively, with room for reflection and movement, allowing for both understanding and change to unfold over time.
Whether you’re coming in as an individual or as a couple, the work is grounded in respect, presence, and practical support. My goal is to help you feel more connected — to yourself, to others, and to the direction you’re moving in — while navigating life with greater clarity and steadiness.
What It’s Like To Work With Me
I received my Master’s of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage Family Therapy at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology. I did my undergraduate work at the University of California Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts where I received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Drama with an emphasis in Music Theatre. After undergrad, I went on to study at the Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Studio’s Meisner Conservatory Program in Santa Monica where I received my Certificate in Acting. After receiving my formal training in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University, I obtained additional certifications as a Holistic Peak Performance Coach with Prolific Personal Development, Trauma and Tension Release (TRE) Provider with TRE For All, and Usui Reiki Master through S.A.G.E. Holistic Wellness. I am in my final year of Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) Certification with Somatic Experiencing International, am a Yoga Therapist In Training with Breathing Deeply Yoga working toward my C-IAYT, and continue my own personal development with Masters of Self University.
Having had a diverse work history from working in various aspects of the entertainment industry as both a performer and production; talent management and casting for film and television; studio management and leadership roles within fitness companies; customer service for the Walt Disney Company as a Guest Relations host and Tour Guide; and internationally renowned vocal coach, I have worked with a diverse group of people from all walks of life. Having always been interested in psychology and human behavior, I am determined to help you work toward your goals and to achieve a more happy and harmonious life that you envision for ourself by meeting you where they are and working collaboratively. I am committed to making the therapeutic process a collaborative and welcoming experience where individuals, couples, and families can work to find their voices and work through barriers that stop them from achieving their highest potential. In addition to my work as a psychotherapist, I am an internationally renowned vocal coach recognized by Backstage in their article “8 Great Vocal Coaches to Know in NYC and LA” and VoyageLA Magazine. I maintain my professional entertainment union memberships with Actors Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA as well as memberships with the California Association of Marriage Family Therapists and American Association for Marriage Family Therapists.
Outside of my work as a psychotherapist and somatic trauma specialist, I am a Certified Holistic Peak Performance Coach, Reiki Master, and Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) having taught for Life Time, YNG Yoga Studios, Devi Rebel Yoga, Melt Ladera Ranch, CorePower Yoga, YogaSix, Surf & Sand Laguna Beach, and Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios. I have also been a life long martial artist and currently hold the rank of 3rd Degree Black Belt in Kenpo.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time at the beach; surfing; running; practicing yoga and martial arts; traveling and exploring new destinations; in addition to spending time with my family and our two dogs.
Background and Education
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