I’m passionate about providing care to culturally diverse clients with a special focus on intersectionality and identity development. I’m an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. Additionally, I’m a neurodiversity affirming therapist, and I use my experience with adult ADHD to help other clients navigate their own neurodiversity.

It is important to me to establish a safe environment with clients where there is room for open communication and growth. I enjoy allowing the client to take the lead in guiding me to assist them in making the changes they want to see, whether that’s through exploration, skills training, or a combination of both.

I earned my Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy from Alliant University-Irvine. I provide individual and couples therapy at Framework.

I’m currently a post-doctoral psychological associate (94028007) supervised by Dr. Leal (28330). Clients are welcome to reach out to Framework’s Assistant Director of Training, Dr. Leal, for any questions or concerns.

In addition to being a post-doctoral psychological associate, I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. The California license title of “Marriage and Family Therapist” can be a bit misleading. MFTs are trained to assess, diagnose and treat individuals, couples, families, and groups to help those who are struggling achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive lives. You can learn more about this license at this link.

EDUCATION:

Doctorate in Psychology in Marriage and Family Therapy; Alliant University, Irvine

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy; Alliant University, Irvine

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; California State University, San Bernardino