About Me
Get to Know Me
I am a licensed clinician who has extensive clinical experience. My interest in psychology stems from interest in learning about myself. As a teenager and young adult, I went through a variety of mental health and substance use challenges, landing me in therapy and substance use treatment. This history is what motivates me as a therapist. I feel truly blessed to be able to provide support to those who have gone through similar issues as my own.
Education:
California State East Bay, 2014
Masters in Social Work, Community Mental Health
University of California, Santa Cruz, 2008
Bachelors of Arts, Psychology
Experience
2007 - 2009
Suicide Crisis Hotline Counselor
My first clinical experience while work on my BA. I answered calls for a suicide crisis hotline.
2008 - 2014
Progress Foundation, Dore Residence
Dore Residence is a crisis residential program, serving clients with acute or chronic mental health and substance use issues. After working as a counselor, I worked on the management team of the program as an assistant director.
2014 - 2023
San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Stonewall Project
The Stonewall project is a substance use treatment program that works primarily with gay/bi men in the San Francisco Bay Area. After working with them for several years as a therapist, I took a role in the leadership team as a clinical supervisor and director.
2020 - present
Private Practice, Grounded Life Therapy
As a private practice therapist, I provide individual, group counseling, and clinical supervision services, as the founder and director of my own organization, Grounded Life Therapy.
Services
Individual Counseling
This is about you. You are tired of being tired. You want the stress to go away. A major life change has left you out of sorts and you are struggling to figure out your next steps. Work is taking a bigger toll that it used to. Conflict at home is getting out of hand. You used to be comfortable with the way you used alcohol and other substances but they are not feeling right to you anymore. The hard feelings, the parts of us that make us uncomfortable, are more active. The sadness, anger, and uncertainty. You can feel the anxiety straining your body. On the surface, you are keeping things together. You know that ultimately, you will be able to summon the resources you need to see this through. Coping in the ways you know how, making the best decision you can in the moment. It's time to start living your best life. It's time to find a new perspective in life. To allow yourself to be who you want to be. Let's carve out a space and time in your week that is just for you. Let's take this one step at a time - reach out to schedule a free consultation, and start your next journey towards healing and recovery.
Group Counseling
Thriving Together Support Group Thursdays 4pm - 5pm Thriving Together is a group for people who are working towards recovery from various mood related challenges - anxiety, depression, burn-out, stress management, This is an amazing space to provide and receive support from a peer, as well as learn new coping strategies. Each participant goes through a brief assessment as part of entry into the group. UPDATE - this group is currently open to new members starting February 9, 2024. Please reach out for more information.
Clinical Supervision
New to the field? Eager to practice applying the knowledge you picked up in your graduate program? As a seasoned clinician in multiple clinical settings (including outpatient, residential, and private practice)it is a pleasure to support pre-licensure clinicians in building their clinical skills and gaining their hours towards licensure. I have years of experience providing clinical supervision to clinicians in both outpatient and residential settings. I am currently open to new supervisee's, the rates are the same as my out-of-pocket individual rates - reach out for more info.
Leadership Counseling
Leadership Counseling provides a supportive and skill-building environment for individuals ready to enhance their leadership capabilities in personal or professional settings. Whether you're stepping into a leadership role, overcoming challenges, or seeking personal development, this program offers the tools and community you need to succeed. Why Leadership Counseling? Develop a deeper understanding of effective communication and decision-making. Build resilience and manage stress in high-stakes situations. Foster growth through shared experiences and peer support. Set and achieve meaningful goals aligned with your leadership journey.
Contact Me
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