I am from the Bay Area in California. In 2014, I moved to Edinburgh, Scotland, where I lived for almost six years to train and work as a therapist. I made Spain my home in 2020 with my bicultural and bilingual family. For nearly a decade, I have worked as a therapist in two countries in various settings with people worldwide, supporting them with a wide range of issues.

As an American immigrant, I am particularly interested in working with immigrants, expats, and international students. My personal and professional experience of 10 years living outside of my native country allows me to understand and empathise with the challenges and experiences of people who are foreign-born. I am uniquely positioned to provide culturally sensitive and effective therapy to individuals navigating life transitions and relationship issues in a new cultural context. My ongoing training is geared toward developing cultural competency, so you can be sure that I will work with you respectfully and from your frame of reference. 

Even if you are native to where you live, my personal and professional experiences living abroad have deepened my awareness of what it's like to feel different and the struggles that can often result from that. This is why I particularly enjoy working with people from the LGBTQIA+ community, people who are neurodivergent, or people with personality disorders. It's important to me that everyone I work with feels welcome as they are. 

Although my official titles are 'doctor' and 'therapist', I think of myself as what Irvin Yalom calls a 'fellow traveller', meaning that I am here to be with you rather than positioned above or leading you. A fellow traveller is someone who journeys alongside you, sharing the experience and offering support. I always follow your lead and meet you where you are because you have your own pace, and I trust in your process and your knowledge about yourself. My role is not to tell you who you are but to shine a light on all the parts of you so you can see yourself fully. My ultimate goal is for you to have the clarity, understanding, and support you need to feel confident and empowered to walk on your own toward a life aligned with your desires, needs, and values.