I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the San Francisco Bay Area. My path into trauma therapy developed over time. Early in my career, I worked in international aid and community development, supporting communities impacted by conflict, poverty, and injustices. I also worked with youth in the foster care system, most of whom were navigating instability, loss, and complex trauma. Across these settings, I witnessed both the profound impact of violence and systemic disruption, as well as the depth of resilience people carry, even in the aftermath of significant trauma. Witnessing that resilience, and the possibility of growth after immense hardship, shaped my decision to pursue clinical social work and specialize in trauma treatment.

I received my Master of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley. I completed my clinical training with the PTSD Clinical Team at the Palo Alto VA, the Sexual Assault Response and Recovery Team at Highland Hospital, and the Complex Care behavioral health team at Highland Hospital. I have also worked as a social worker in inpatient psychiatry at the VA, a therapist in outpatient trauma treatment at Kaiser Permanente, and a volunteer at the San Francisco Suicide Prevention hotline. 

These experiences strengthened my belief that trauma treatment benefits from both structure and flexibility. I became a trauma therapist because I have seen, both in clinical settings and communities I've worked alongside, that healing is possible. Trauma can alter how we relate to ourselves and others, but it does not have to define the rest of a person’s life. With the right support, people can experience not only relief from symptoms, but meaningful post-traumatic growth.