Starting therapy with someone new can feel like a vulnerable experience. You may find yourself sharing your deepest thoughts, concerns, and experiences with someone you’ve just met, and wondering who they are in return. So I’d love to share a little about my background and what led me to become a psychologist.
I grew up in the United Kingdom and saw how mental health and addiction affected people I loved. After high school, I traveled the world and worked in the media. Living and working with so many people in different countries helped me see how our experiences shape who we are, and see that mostly we all want to feel connected and like we belong.
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When I came to Los Angeles, I attended UCLA and studied psychology, sociology, and anthropology. I earned my undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in gender studies. Then, I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology, focusing on helping families and couples. I've worked and trained in many places, including hospitals, intensive outpatient programs, and mental health clinics. I bring my experience to my work in private practice now.​
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On my own personal journey, I have benefited from therapy as a means to grow and better understand myself when experiencing my own challenges. I have over 20 years of sobriety today. Therefore, knowing what it's like to be on a path of recovery, I strive to provide the highest quality care as a psychologist, while also embracing moments of levity, humor, and warmth in sessions. I know the courage it takes to reach out and begin therapy, and I would be honored for you to trust me as your therapist.
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I integrate approaches from the following therapeutic orientations into therapy sessions.​
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