Compassionate
Problem Solving
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist serving teens (15+), young adults, adults, parents, and families. Coach and consultant supporting individuals with relationship and performance management. In-person and via telehealth in San Mateo, CA
Helping you build resilience, navigate life's challenges, and find personal fulfillment.
A grounded & mindful approach to personal growth
Life is filled with challenging transitions, relationships, and experiences. One of my favorite sayings is - nothing in this life worth having comes easy. I use it, myself, as a reminder and motivator when things get hard. Because they do, and that's okay! It is okay to be stressed, frustrated, sad, angry, excited, and any other emotion you feel. The challenge comes when those emotions lead to poor decisions or unpleasant experiences. I believe the things we want will test us before conceding and opening the door to success and personal fulfillment. Resilience is a core trait to develop and can provide everyone with the opportunity for happiness.
Learn more about me and my practiceAreas of emphasis
Interpersonal Challenges
Navigating relationship dynamics, family conflict, peer relationships, and communication.
Professional Challenges
Career counseling, workplace stress, life transitions, and performance.
Sports Performance
Mental performance coaching for athletes, mindset training, and resilience building.
Personal Fulfillment
Discovering purpose, building self-worth, and creating a life aligned with your values.
Self-Management
Building emotional regulation, healthy habits, and strategies for managing stress, focus, and impulses.
What we work on
Pursuing Happiness
Building daily habits and mindsets that nurture genuine well-being.
Embracing Pain
Turning toward difficult feelings rather than avoiding them.
Emphasizing Resilience
Strengthening your capacity to recover and grow through challenges.
Learning Vulnerability
Opening up with honesty to deepen trust and self-understanding.
Creating Balance and Process
Establishing steady rhythms and intentional processes that support growth.
Exploring Values
Clarifying what matters most so choices feel aligned and intentional.
Expanding Perspective
Seeing situations through a wider, more compassionate lens.
Increasing Flexibility
Adapting thoughts and behaviors to meet life as it unfolds.
Developing Compassion
Extending kindness toward yourself and the people around you.
Feeling Acceptance
Making peace with what is, as a foundation for meaningful change.
Managing Relationships
Communicating clearly and building healthier connections.
Understanding Confidence
Cultivating a grounded sense of self-trust that grows from within.
"If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it — then I can achieve it."
— Muhammad Ali
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