My Why

Ever since I was young, I have followed my heart’s calling to delve deeper into life’s big questions. Following my passions from design to health and integrative medicine to meditation and spiritual practices, I found a way to blend all these interests and passions together in a somatic psychology degree. During my graduate studies, I began organizing local San Francisco singles events and learning about matchmaking. This side interest eventually led to working as a matchmaker, singles event coordinator, and dating coach for the small boutique matchmaking firm, Rapport Relationships. A few years later, I reentered the matchmaking field as a matchmaker, relationship blogger, and ad hoc dating coach for Tawkify, a larger matchmaking firm. 

As my clinical work and private practice became increasingly busy, I left matchmaking a found my private practice became focused on couples and individuals who came to me to help transform their love lives and level up their relationships.  I felt I'd finally discovered my calling to help others discover their deepest desires and uncover the depth, love, passion, and connection waiting for them in their relationships. I am still passionate about the work that I do facilitating change in people's relationships. While the journey of transformation is not always easy, it is a deeply fulfilling one that we can begin at any time in our life. 

I see acceptance, compassion, authenticity, and presence as fundamental to my working relationships with clients. While each session may vary depending on your unique needs and goals, sessions often include heart-based mindfulness, creative techniques, somatic interventions, worksheets and tools, and direct reflections or questions. 

I look forward to meeting you on your path.

License & Education

2015 – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
2011 – Master’s Degree, Somatic Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies
2005 – Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology, University of Southern California

Experience

2016 – Present – Private Practice, Dating + Relationship Focus, San Francisco, Ca
2019 - Present - Journey Meditation, Teacher, San Francisco, Ca
2018 - 2019 - Anchor Meditation, Teacher, San Francisco, Ca
2016 - 2018 – My Doctor Medical Group, Therapist, San Francisco, Ca
2016 - 2017 - Tawkify, Matchmaker, San Francisco, Ca
2014 - 2016 – Cielo House Eating Disorder Treatment Program, Therapist, Moss Beach, Ca
2014 - 2015 – Rapport Relationships, Assistant Matchmaker, Relationship Coach, San Francisco Ca
2013 - 2015 – Coyote Coast, Teen Mentor and Family Therapist, Orinda, Ca
2013 - 2014 – Foundations, Group Facilitator, San Francisco, Ca
2012 - 2013 – Insights, Star Vista, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Redwood City, Ca
2010 - 2012 – Center for Somatic Psychotherapy, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, San Francisco, Ca

Professional Training

In addition to my Masters in Somatic Psychology, I have sought further formal training in the following areas: 

2024 -Advanced Training Certificate in Ecotherapy, Nature Connection Practices that Heal, Pacifica University, Online
2024 - Advanced Shamanic Workshop, Victoria Vives-Khuong, Online and West Covina, CA
2024 - Shamanic Journeying Fundamentals, Victoria Vives-Khuong, Online
2024 - Certified Exercise Instructor Training Level I, Somatic Movement Center, taught by Sarah Warren, Online
2024 - Authentic Movement Training with Barbara Holifield, MA, Holos Institute, Marin County, CA
2023 - Modern Shamanism Training, HCH Institute for Hypnotherapy and Psychospiritual Trainings, Online
2023 - Psychedelic Integration: Premise and Promise, Online
2023 - KAP Theory and Methodology, Fluence Online
2022 - Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP) Training Course: Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals, Online
2019 - Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training, Atlanta, GA
2018 - Suicide Assessment and Intervention Training, Oakland, CA
2018 - Gender Equity & Reconciliation International Training with Stanislav Grof, Big Sur, CA
​2017 - Gottman Method, Level 1 Training, Mill Valley, CA
2016 - Mindful Self-Compassion Training, Big Sur, CA
2016 - Emotionally Focused Therapy Training, San Francisco, CA
2016 - Prepare-Enrich Premarital Counseling Training, Brea, CA 
2016 - Fred Pryor Management Training, San Francisco, CA
​2015 - EAGALA Equine Assisted Learning Training, Levels I & II, Santa Clarita, Ca
2013 - Equine Guided Experiential Learning™ Practitioner Certification, Foundations Level 1, Bolinas, CA 
2012 - Authentic Movement Facilitator Training, Body Visible/Body Invisible Training, LEAPNOW, Healdsburg, CA