My work as a psychologist is rooted in a profound belief that by recognizing and honoring our complex, messy life stories with honesty and gentleness, we lay the foundation to heal the obstacles preventing us from building fulfilling, meaningful lives. Throughout life, we all create narratives about ourselves to help us survive. These narratives are shaped by myriad factors (individual life experiences, relationships, intergenerational legacies, and experiences of oppression/privilege, belonging/rejection, among others). Over time, our narratives and coping mechanisms fall short. We wonder, what went wrong?Why? What's wrong with me?
Drawing from 10+ years of clinical training/experience,I provide a compassionate, empathic, culturally responsive, and social justice informed space in which we collaboratively unpack stagnant self narratives. In the process, we identify skills to translate insight into behavioral changes to enable you to live a life aligned with your personal values/goals.
In coming to this site, you have taken a step toward self care, healing, growth—toward learning tools to build the life you desire. Whatever struggle, doubt, stagnancy, or questions bring you here, I have deep respect for your decision to take this step and I hope to be able to support your journey. I am licensed in both NY and CA and provide remote services