About Me

My hope is that in the description on this page you will get to know my credentials and areas of specialty, as well as more about who I am as a person. I believe that it is crucial to find the right fit in a therapist because so much of the work done in therapy centers around building a trusting relationship.

I am a Licensed Psychologist in California (PSY32615) and Oregon (#3481). I obtained my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA.

I offer traditional psychotherapy, Nature Based Psychotherapy and Sport & Performance consultation services as part of my private practice. I also parter with Change Your Lead to offer Psychotherapy with Horses as well as Learning with Horses through workshops and mini-retreats.

I have worked and completed training in a multitude of settings with diverse clients. I specialize in working with adults, especially women, who are struggling with low self confidence, anxiety, stress, work life balance, perfectionism, and a harsh internal critic. I strive to provide a warm and supportive environment for you to explore the things going on in your life. My approach is collaborative, relational and empathic, and I welcome all aspects of your identity.

I also enjoy working with athletes and specialize in working with equestrians of all backgrounds and levels. I have personal equestrian experience as a lifelong horse person. I have competed, trained, and taught in the Hunter/Jumper division for most of my life and recently started riding Dressage. My extensive equestrian knowledge and competition background helps to inform how I approach working with athletes.

Hello and welcome to my practice.

I have always had animals in my life and I have worked with them in various ways. Some of my values include compassion, humor, self-development, continually learning, and challenging what “we know”. I use she/her pronouns.

Education

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Clinical Psychology, The Wright Institute

Bachelors of Science, Psychology, Florida State University

Dissertation Research: Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for United States Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Clinical Training

Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Psychological Assistant at Veterans and Equines Together

Post-Doctoral Fellowship, The Wright Institute, Internship Support and Mentoring Team

Pre-Doctoral Internship, Alameda Family Services

I strive to continue my training and education through regularly attending courses, conferences and trainings to keep up with the latest research and development within the fields of Clinical and Sport Psychology.

Experience

I have provided both Psychotherapy with horses and Nature therapy to a variety of clients at various agencies in the California Bay Area and in Oregon, including Veterans and Equines Together, Change Your Lead and Alliance Counseling Center/The Center at Heron Hill.

I have facilitated many trainings about Psychotherapy with Horses and “Animal Assisted Therapy” at different agencies. I endeavor to continue offering training opportunities about these unique and powerful treatment modalities and how they can be incorporated into practice.

I have hosted multiple Sport Psychology for Equestrian clinics, both lecturing and providing feedback while clients ride.

I was previously an assistant horseback riding instructor at a Hunter/Jumper barn in the Bay Area California. I am also a mentor through Optimum Youth Equestrian Scholarship.