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You may be someone others rely on.

Capable. Thoughtful. Responsible.

And yet, beneath that strength, you might feel stretched thin — disconnected in your relationship, quietly questioning who you’re allowed to be, or exhausted from carrying expectations that were never fully yours.

Therapy is a space where you don’t have to hold everything together.

I offer couples therapy and individual therapy in Oakland, Berkeley, and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

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"Therapy is a safe, collaborative space where your wisdom is honored, and healing unfolds through connection, curiosity, and compassion. It's not about fixing—it's about making space for all of you to be seen, heard, and empowered to grow."

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  • Individual therapy provides a space to explore your inner world with curiosity and compassion. I work with adults in navigating anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, and relationship patterns that feel difficult to change.

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  • Couples therapy offers a supportive space for partners to slow down, understand recurring conflict, and reconnect emotionally. I work with couples in Oakland and across the Bay Area who feel stuck in painful communication cycles, emotional distance, or unresolved hurt.

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  • My practice supports adults and couples across Oakland, Berkeley, and the Bay Area who are seeking thoughtful, relational therapy. I particularly enjoy working with:

    • LGBTQ+ individuals and couples

    • young adults navigating identity and life transitions

    • partners wanting deeper emotional connection

    • people exploring cultural identity and family expectations

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My Approaches to Healing

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Narrative Therapy – Identity & Meaning-Making

“You are not your problems—you are the storyteller of your life.”

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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – Relationship Healing

“All of us long to feel close, safe, and understood.”

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Trauma-Informed Therapy – Gentle, Grounded Support

“Your pain makes sense—and healing is possible.”

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Multiculturally Informed Therapy – Culturally Responsive Care

“Who you are matters—and every part of your identity is welcome here.”

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Mindfulness-Based Therapy – Present-Moment Healing

“Sometimes, the most powerful healing comes from learning to just be.”

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Common Questions

  1. Do you offer telehealth therapy in California?
    Yes. I provide secure online therapy for clients located anywhere in California, including Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.

  2. Do you provide LGBTQ+ affirming therapy?
    Absolutely. My practice is committed to affirming and supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families with compassion and respect.

  3. What issues do you help with?
    I specialize in anxiety, trauma, relationships, identity exploration, and culturally responsive therapy.