Collaborative. Curious. Attuned.
Co-creating an expansive therapy space for you to discover your authentic self
About Me
A Relational, Psychodynamic Approach to Therapy
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) based in Sherman Oaks, California, offering virtual therapy to adults throughout the state. My work is grounded in psychodynamic and relational therapy, with a focus on understanding how early emotional experiences continue to shape our inner lives, relationships, and sense of self.
I believe therapy is not about fixing what is broken, but about gently uncovering what has been missing—and allowing something new to grow in its place.
How I Understand The Work
Many of the people who come to see me are thoughtful, introspective, and capable. Often, they’ve spent much of their lives functioning well on the outside while feeling anxious, disconnected, or uncertain on the inside.
They may say things like:
“I don’t think my childhood was that bad, but something feels off.”
“Relationships feel harder than they should.”
“I feel ungrounded—like I don’t quite know who I am or where I’m going.”
In my experience, these feelings often make sense when we look at early emotional environments—especially those where feelings were minimized, misunderstood, or simply not made room for. Emotional neglect is often subtle, and because of that, it can be difficult to name. Yet its impact can be profound.
Therapy becomes a place to slow down and begin noticing what has been carried quietly for a long time.
My Therapeutic Style
My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply relational. I pay close attention not only to what you share, but to how patterns of relating, emotion, and self-protection emerge over time—including within the therapeutic relationship itself.
Psychodynamic therapy allows us to explore:
recurring relationship patterns
anxiety that feels diffuse or difficult to explain
feelings of shame, emptiness, or self-doubt
questions of identity, purpose, and meaning
the ways you learned to adapt in order to survive
Rather than offering quick solutions, I aim to help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself—one that fosters compassion, emotional flexibility, and a stronger internal sense of stability.
Change in this kind of work tends to be gradual, but it is also enduring.
Who I Tend to Work Best With
I specialize in working with adults of all genders who:
grew up feeling emotionally unseen or unsupported
struggle with anxiety, relationships, or a sense of direction
are sensitive, reflective, and often creatively inclined
feel impacted by the state of the world and its uncertainty
are interested in depth-oriented therapy
Many of my clients are artists, writers, or creative professionals, though creativity may also show up as emotional attunement, imagination, or a rich inner life.
I work well with people who are curious about themselves—even if that curiosity is mixed with fear, ambivalence, or doubt.
What Therapy with Me is Like
Therapy with me is a space where nothing needs to be performed or figured out right away. We move at a pace that feels respectful of your nervous system and your history.
Together, we listen for what feels stuck, tender, repetitive, or quietly insistent. Over time, this process can help you feel more grounded in your emotions, more at ease in relationships, and more connected to a sense of meaning that feels authentic rather than imposed.
A Note on Fit
Finding a therapist is a deeply personal process. If what you’ve read here resonates, I invite you to reach out for a consultation. We can talk about what you’re hoping for and whether working together feels like a good fit.
If not, I trust you will find someone who feels right for you.