Growing up in a multicultural family that moved often, I became fascinated early on by people—their stories, their ways of being, and the many forms that identity can take. As an undergraduate, I was drawn to the arts, literature, and religion, imagining a future as a museum curator or art director, helping others find meaning and joy through creative expression.

But life had other plans. In my early twenties, I witnessed loved ones struggle with their mental health, and I experienced my own bout of anxiety and self-doubt—at a time when those conversations weren’t as open as they are today. That experience shifted something in me. In trying to understand both myself and the people I cared about, I found my way to psychology and discovered a calling to help others heal.

I earned my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Over the years, I’ve worked in community mental health as a practitioner, administrator, and clinical supervisor, before opening my private practice in 2017. Today, I’m licensed in both Illinois and California, where I’m honored to work with a diverse and inspiring range of clients. You can read more about my therapeutic approach in my blog post, “What Kind of Therapy Do I Need?”

When I’m not engaged in this work I truly love, you can find me at the gym, in a yoga class, or spending time with my husband, friends, and our cat. I also enjoy needlework, watercolor, reading, and travel—and yes, the occasional binge-watch. Meditation, however, remains my favorite way to escape without really escaping.