Providing nurturing, compassionate therapy

Currently accepting new patients

About Me

I provide supportive therapy services to individuals and families, including military personnel. I work with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, issues of self-worth, substance use, grief, loss, and self-harm. I recently ran an intensive outpatient program for people with acute mental health issues in a hospital based environment, and enjoy working with this population as well.

Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. You can reach me by phone or by email, and I will try to respond within 24-48 hours. Thank you!

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Call Me (858) 522-9071

What is EMDR Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured, evidence-based therapy approach often used in trauma therapy to help the brain process and heal from distressing experiences. When something overwhelming happens, the brain’s natural ability to process it can get “stuck,” leaving you feeling triggered, anxious, or reactive long after the event is over.

EMDR therapy uses bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements or tapping—to help the brain reprocess these experiences so they feel less intense and no longer interfere with your present life. Many people find that memories become less vivid, emotions feel more manageable, and negative beliefs begin to shift.

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How I Use EMDR Therapy in My Practice

As an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist, I tailor EMDR therapy to each individual client. We begin by building a strong foundation—developing tools to help you feel grounded, safe, and in control before processing any difficult material.

When you’re ready, we gently identify experiences that may be contributing to current challenges. Using EMDR therapy techniques, I guide you through processing these memories at a pace that feels manageable and respectful of your nervous system.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and paced with care. You remain in control throughout the process, and we continually check in to ensure the work feels supportive—not overwhelming.

I offer virtual EMDR therapy to clients in San Diego, California, and throughout California.

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What does EMDR Therapy help treat?

EMDR therapy is best known for treating trauma, but it’s also effective for a wide range of concerns, including:

PTSD and complex trauma
Anxiety and panic
Depression
Phobias and fears
Grief and loss
Performance anxiety (work, school, athletics)
Low self-esteem and negative self-beliefs

It can be helpful for both “big T” trauma (such as accidents or abuse) and “small t” experiences—like ongoing stress, criticism, or difficult relationships—that continue to impact how you feel about yourself and the world.

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Issues Treated

Specialties:

Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Anger Management

Gambling
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Substance Use
Women's Issues

Addiction
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict

“I bring compassion and mindful attention to accompany my clients in navigating life’s struggles, stressors and transitions. I use a nonjudgmental approach in addressing my clients’ experiences.”

With an integrative approach, I will help you explore your past, recognize patterns and conditioned beliefs, and learn to harness your strengths. I encourage my clients to use their own curiosity and commitment to work through issues and heal to enjoy lives full of meaning, fulfillment and connection.