Therapists in Carlsbad and Encinitas

I help adolescents and adults feel more connected to themselves and the world around them. Life is complex and painful. It’s a sign of health to take your experience seriously, and seek to examine it in a safe setting such as therapy. I aim to provide a warm, judgment-free, and empathetic space where we can both be curious and make sense of the complexities of your life. I hope we can create a collaborative therapy relationship and identify the things you would like to change in your life, so you can feel yourself again. I would love to talk with you and learn more about what brings you to therapy.

I work with individuals and couples to create a safe space in therapy in which growth is possible. One in which judgment is replaced with understanding, criticism with acceptance. Relationships have the power to heal and my goal is to work with you to identify and overcome barriers to intimacy with yourselves and others. Contact us today and together let’s begin your healing journey as you experience the transformative power of human connection.

I help adolescents and young adults work toward managing various difficulties in their lives, including working through trauma or grief. My approach to therapy involves helping clients identify sources of emotional pain, learn strategies to face and manage challenges, and uncover what brings joy. I strive to develop a safe, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients, which I believe fosters growth and empowerment. I look forward to working with you.  

Welcome, to the parts of you curious about therapy, and the parts of you still unsure. Whatever brings you here, know that you don’t need to go it alone. I work with adults of all ages to develop a compassionate understanding of their experiences and to restore a sense of vitality, connection, and meaning in their lives. With your goals and values as our compass, we will explore the changes and challenges you are currently facing, and discover how your own internal resources can support you. My style is warm and inclusive, and I would welcome the opportunity to hear your story, and walk alongside you on this path. 

I aim to help you heal and restore the relationships that matter most, including how you relate to yourself. I am trained throughout the developmental spectrum and work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Whatever challenges you are facing, my goal is to meet you with genuineness, empathy, and the fundamental belief that each of us is doing the best we can with the resources we have available to us in any given moment.

I help individuals of all ages learn more about themselves and discover new ways to navigate their relationships with themselves, others, and the world. I strive to create a warm space where you can feel empowered and encouraged to be yourself.  Transitions can be scary, and you don’t have to go through them alone. I would love to get to know you and learn about what brings you to therapy.

Whether you are suffering from chronic emotional pain or looking for ways to increase your ability to thrive, I commend you for taking the first steps towards therapy. In my approach to therapy, I believe that symptom reduction is a necessary part of the process but is not the key to lasting change. The lifelong change that therapy can offer comes from developing a deep sense of self-understanding, confronting your natural human limitations, and discovering that you are more powerful than you ever imagined.