Los Angeles, CA
I Began My Journey to Becoming a Therapist Early in Life
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy. As the child of a therapist, I grew up with an early appreciation for the value of therapy and the importance of emotional awareness, reflection, and care. That early exposure shaped my path into this field, and it still informs how I approach my work today, with curiosity, humility, and deep respect for the therapeutic relationship.
Over time, my work has been guided by a desire to understand the deeper emotional patterns that shape how people live, work, and relate to each other. Therapy became a natural extension of both my upbringing and my values, a space where insight, compassion, and thoughtful reflection can support real change.
My Areas of Focus
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, work-related stress and burnout, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and grief and loss. Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable, high-functioning people who look successful from the outside, yet feel overwhelmed, self-critical, or disconnected underneath.
Over the years, I’ve become especially attuned to how chronic stress, high expectations, and a mismatch between personal values and daily life can quietly wear someone down. I’m drawn to helping clients slow down, reconnect with themselves, and build a more sustainable, compassionate relationship with their own inner world.
Specializations At-A-Glance
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Outside of the Office
Outside of work, I’m committed to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. For over 30 years, I’ve practiced yoga, mindfulness, and meditation, and I stay active through running and biking. That long-standing commitment to self-care has given me a real understanding of the mind-body connection, which shows up in how I work with clients.
I also value time in nature, movement, and meaningful connection with the people around me, interests that align closely with the values guiding both my personal life and my work as a therapist.
Education & Training
- Master of Social Work, University of Southern California, 1999
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCS 24223), 2003
- Mindful Self-Compassion Instructor
- Trained in the Trauma Resiliency Method
- Trained in Internal Family Systems
3 STEP PROCESS TO GET STARTED
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When you reach out, you’ll tallk to our our Client Care Coordinator, Jennifer. Share what is going on for you, ask any questions you may have and if it is determined that we are a good fit, you will get scheduled for your first session.
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Jennifer will gather information and send you an email to register for our client portal to complete intake documentation prior to our initial 50-minute session.
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All online sessions are held via video, in which you will be sent a link prior to the appointment day/time. You will begin your healing journey with your therapist by establishing a connection first, sharing your story and discovering what your goals are. Therapy is an active process and unique to each individual.
