I grew up in Santa Clara, California, as the middle child of three girls, raised by a strong, loving single mother who was a middle school teacher. She taught me that family is about connection and love, not just money or a house. Despite financial challenges, she made sure we celebrated holidays, followed traditions, and supported each other. Her tenacity and love inspired me to become a therapist, and through her example, I learned the value of resilience, honoring women, and showing up authentically.

I’m a licensed clinical therapist specializing in early childhood therapy, working with children and caregivers ages 0-6. I hold dual master’s degrees in Child Development from Sarah Lawrence College and Social Work from New York University Silver School of Social Work. Since 2016, I’ve been working with young children and families, focusing on dyadic therapy because I believe the caregiver-child connection is essential for healing. A core part of my work involves helping parents repair ruptures in their relationship with their children, healing trauma, and strengthening connections to foster trust and emotional security. I’m passionate about early childhood mental health and want to ensure young children get the support they need during these formative years.