Psychotherapy for individuals, families and children

ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Santa Monica. I have been working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years. I hold a Masters in Clinical Psychology with a specialty in child studies.
I have had the privilege of training and working with many community mental health agencies here in Los Angeles. These experiences allowed me to specialize in working with children with high functioning autism, ADHD, attachment disorders, trauma and developmental delays as well as processing, learning and emotional difficulties. My work as a family therapist is informed by my extensive experience directing evaluation and intervention groups as well as parent support groups, play therapy, family therapy and social skills training. Alongside my family therapy practice, I remain passionate about helping adults both neurotypical and neurodivergent manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic illness, relationship difficulties and perfectionism.
I am co-founder of Infertility Support of California. Together with my colleague Rachael Bloom, LCSW, we specialize in helping women and couples experiencing infertility, IVF treatment, grief, repeated loss and Termination For Medical Reasons (TFMR). Our mission is to provide thoughtful evidence based support throughout the fertility journey. For more information on our services please click here.
MY APPROACH
My clinical approach is rooted in attachment theory and informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also integrate mindfulness and practical tools for stress reduction. It is important to me that therapy feels relational, authentic, and genuinely helpful.
My practice is neurodivergent-affirming, gender-affirming, and I am an LGBTQIA+ ally.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
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Antioch University, MA Clinical Psychology
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Boston University, Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Cheerful Helpers Child and Family Study Center
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Brief Evaluation and Intervention Group (BEIG)
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Southern California Counseling Center
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Center for Reflective Communities
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Perinatal Mental Health Counselor
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Otis College of Art and Design Student Counseling Services
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DIR/Floortime
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Social Emotional Learning Implementation
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
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Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals
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Emotionally Focused Therapy for Infertility
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Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma
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Working with Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)
I hold certifications in reproductive mental health through the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and have completed comprehensive training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International.
CONTACT ME
Please feel free to call or e-mail me directly at the number and e-mail below.
PHONE
323-705-3531
ADDRESS
2716 Ocean Park Blvd.
Suite 1055
Santa Monica, CA 90405