Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak
I work with adults and adolescents who feel disconnected from their feelings or their bodies, yet are highly sensitive and have a desire to know themselves more deeply. I treat individuals who suffer from persistent anxiety, dissociation or numbness, and those afraid of conflict and asserting themselves. My clients tend to find themselves in cycles of unfulfilling relationships, burn out, and are seeking a more sustainable lifestyle. Artists, students, and ambitious professionals often find their way to my practice.
Approach
In session, I weave together depth psychology, Internal Family Systems Therapy, somatics, and nervous system regulation exercises to soothe, understand, and integrate your inner world with your ideal lifestyle and relationships. My approach is warm, direct, and creative as we work through both past and present conflicts to achieve lasting change.
About
I am a registered California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #11680) based in Los Angeles. Prior to receiving my master’s degrees in Psychology & Mental Health Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University, I earned my bachelor’s degree from Boston University in Psychology. I have clinical experience in community mental health, eating disorder treatment, and LGBTQ+ affirmative care. I have formal training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Hakomi. In addition to my clinical work, I have worked in media, fine art, and marketing.
I have personally overcome chronic illness, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, so I also enjoy working with those who seek to recover from this uniquely challenging experience.
What’s next?
We’ll schedule a consultation call to assess for the right fit. Should we decide to work together, we’ll discuss session frequency, scheduling, and payment. I offer both in-person and remote sessions via telehealth or phone calls. While I do work on a sliding scale, the majority of my practice utilizes out-of-network benefits through their health insurance plans.