Being human is messy, confusing, & every so often, extraordinary. I like to remind people this is your "first rodeo." & what a time it is to be here gestures wildly. My special sauce is working with young adults, teens, & adults who are still finding their feet. The ones feeling lost, overwhelmed, or shut down. They’ve been described as highly independent or self-aware, but struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, dissociation, low self-worth, anger, perfectionism, shame, depression. At the root of these experiences can be traumas, strained families, &/or surviving oppressive systems.

As a therapist & a soft-spoken Scorpio, I bring an attuned, open-hearted presence to the space. I believe therapy is a meeting place of connection, vulnerability, compassion, & awareness. & as a social worker, I show up as a creative ally & fierce advocate rooting for you through it all. There is enough space for all that is you.

I support people in connecting with all parts of themselves—both the ones that are hurting and the ones that have been holding everything together. If any of this speaks to you, I welcome you to reach out. It’s a privilege to witness each person’s journey, and I approach it with care, gratitude, and humility.

Some other identities of mine include twin sister and queer, mixed-race (Japanese American/white), cisgender woman. I have lived in Seattle and Boston but was born and raised in the Bay Area and plan to never leave these hills again. Outside of the therapy space, I cherish time with animals, crafts, and books.