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Meet Your Therapist

Welcome! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (California LMFT #53296 and Nevada LMFT #5031-R) based in Aliso Viejo, California, providing individual, couples, and group telehealth therapy. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in treating trauma, OCD, and maternal mental health. My approach integrates evidence-based modalities, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

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My practice emphasizes compassion, empowerment, and tailored care to support clients in achieving their goals and enhancing their well-being.

My professional journey includes serving as Clinical Director and primary therapist for leading treatment programs in Southern California, specializing in addiction, eating disorders, and severe mental illness. I am a dedicated advocate for maternal mental health, having completed advanced certifications through Postpartum Support International (PSI) and 2020 Mom’s Professional Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training.

Education has been a cornerstone of my growth. I earned my BA in Psychology from California State University Long Beach and an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, Irvine. I am also a proud member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT: #105296) and a professional member of PSI (#40061).

At NOCD, I have deepened my expertise in treating OCD through intensive training in ERP, allowing me to offer highly effective, specialized care to clients navigating this condition.

Whether you’re seeking support for managing life’s challenges, processing trauma, or working toward personal growth, I’m here to help. I look forward to collaborating with you on your journey to healing and fulfillment.

Fun facts about me:

  • I'm a mom

  • I have 2 Huskies and 2 kitties

  • I love running! I have run 3 full marathons and over 20 half marathons.

  • I grew up a dancer but also played softball and soccer as a kid

  • I love what I do!

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