Therapy that’s evidence-based, down-to-earth, and open to a little humor when it helps. Over the past 16 years, I have helped people navigate a wide range of challenges. My services are ideal for those struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship issues, career obstacles, grief and loss, life transitions, and the everyday demands of life. My approach draws on strategies and ideas from a variety of theoretical orientations, tailored to meet each person's unique needs.

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In therapy, we explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that aren't working and identify more adaptive or functional responses to help you adjust to life's changes. Together, we try evidence-based approaches that research suggests can help you achieve your goals and find relief. For example, this might involve intentionally exposing yourself to a feared social situation to desensitize, build mastery, and overcome your fears.

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I don't claim to have answers to life's many problems, nor do I presume to know what will make life better for you personally. Therapy isn't about giving advice or telling you what you "should" do. As Sigmund Freud famously said, "Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise"—this captures the essence of therapy. Sessions offer a private, confidential space for personal growth—a chance to be authentic, embrace the unknown, and make new choices.

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While therapy often requires serious work, I also believe in the value of not taking life too seriously. I’ve long been interested in the role humor plays in well-being. My graduate dissertation, Humor in Relation to Anxiety, Depression, and Stress for College Students, explored this connection in depth. I’ve presented on the psychological benefits of humor and have served as an ad hoc editorial consultant for HUMOR: International Journal of Humor Research. When it’s appropriate and supportive of the work, I integrate humor into therapy as a way to promote insight, connection, and resilience.

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Life has a way of crashing down on all of us at some point. If you're looking for a therapist in California, I am a licensed psychologist providing individual psychotherapy online via a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform. Please note that my practice is currently limited to working with adults.

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