I am a Licensed Marriage + Family Therapist (no. 108744) and Board-Certified Clinical Art Therapist (no. 17-258) living and practicing in unceded Tongva/Gabrieleño land,also known as Los Angeles; more specifically, Eagle Rock/Glassell Park.

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My educational journey began with undergraduate studies in the fine arts and psychology; starting at Otis College of Art & Design pursuing fine art photography, and culminating in a Bachelors degree from Pennsylvania State University in psychology. Through my studies and lived experiences, I developed a deeply ingrained appreciation for 'process' in both life and art, which I often emphasize in my work with clients. I went on to earn a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University, which has beautifully integrated my dream to work with people while remaining engaged in the artistic process.

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Beyond my regular clinical practice, I am consistently pursuing additional education and training to expand my existing knowledge and skills for the communities which I serve; which includes advanced trainings/certifications in trauma therapy, sex therapy, somatic therapy, couples/attachment therapy, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and clinical supervision.

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I have experience working with adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety, anger, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, and addiction. As an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR therapist, I work regularly with those who have endured traumatic and other emotionally stressful experiences

such as active shooter situations, physical/sexual abuse, grief/loss, gender and racial identity issues, combat/military service, incarceration, and chronic mental illness. 

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As an AASECT Sex Therapist and AAMFT-Certified LGBTQ Affirmative Psychotherapist, I have a heart, specialized training, extensive clinical experience working with folks from the LGBTQIA2S community. I follow the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) standards of care and offer letters of readiness for those seeking gender affirming surgeries, free of charge. ​

I am sex-positive, BDSM and kink-affirmative, and I have experience working with folks in 'traditional' monogamous relationships as well as those in poly and non-monogamous partnerships.

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I also work with individuals, couples, and polycules navigating a wide variety of sexual and relational issues -from differences in communication, libido, and parenting style; sexual pain and dysfunction; to infidelity and recent life events (infertility, adoption, job change, etc.).

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I am the founder of  both The Wellness Arts Collective, a group psychotherapy practice based in Northeast LA; and our sister non-profit community mental health organization, The Wellness Arts Collective Foundation; as well as a regular volunteer with regional and national social justice and human rights organizations. When not working, I can be found dropping the regular F-bomb (not solely limited to my time off), listening to music with the volume ALL THE WAY UP, dreaming of our collective liberation, tending to my plant babies, making art or writing, reminding myself to breathe, and of course, spending time with my favorite humans and much-hairier-non-humans.