Services

Individual Therapy

I offer a supportive space for adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, perfectionism, and self-doubt—along with relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity-related stress.

I also specialize in working with:

  • Multicultural identity and intergenerational trauma

  • Peripartum and postpartum mental health, including support for new parents

  • Caring for aging parents and "sandwich generation" pressures

  • Career challenges, purpose-finding, and small business stress

  • Therapists and helping professionals seeking support of their own

  • Creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs

  • LGBTQIA+ related stress

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Couples Therapy

Relationships can bring deep joy—and real challenges, especially when navigating cultural differences and family expectations. I offer a supportive space to strengthen communication, connection, and mutual understanding.

I work with couples facing:

  • Communication difficulties

  • Premarital counseling

  • Interracial and intercultural challenges

  • Intimacy and connection

  • Stress and major life transitions impacting the relationship

  • Differing perspectives on parenting, finances, lifestyle

  • Trust and rebuilding confidence

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Outdoor Walk and Talk Therapy

Offered in South Berkeley for Individual Therapy

Looking to step away from screens and incorporate gentle movement into your therapy routine? Walk & Talk Therapy combines traditional individual therapy with time outdoors and gentle movement.

Walking side-by-side in fresh air can offer a welcome change from sitting indoors or meeting on Zoom. Some people find that moving while talking helps them feel more relaxed, less confined, and better able to process thoughts and emotions.

  • Format: 50-minute individual therapy sessions along flat, accessible paths in South Berkeley.

  • Pace: A relaxed, conversational stroll tailored to your comfort—not a workout. We can pause or sit on a bench at any point during our session if you prefer to take a break or ground yourself.

  • New Parents: Babies and young children are welcome to come along in a stroller when appropriate for your session.

  • Weather Policy: If it rains or air quality is poor, we’ll simply meet virtually instead.

Inquire during your consultation if you’re interested in holding your individual therapy sessions outdoors.

Individual Therapy Treatment Approaches

I use a blend of evidence-based therapies, customized to your needs and goals. Common approaches include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps you recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helps you identify your values, accept difficult emotions without judgment, and take meaningful action toward a more fulfilling life.

  • Exposure Therapy: Supports you in gradually facing fears in a safe, intentional way—often used for anxiety, OCD, or avoidance.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Builds skills for managing emotions, handling distress, and improving communication.

  • Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Practices: Encourages present-moment awareness and a gentler, more supportive inner voice.

Couples Therapy Treatment Approaches

I use evidence-based frameworks to help couples strengthen their relationship, deepen connection, and navigate challenges together:

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Helps partners understand each other’s feelings and needs, heal from past painful interactions, improve their relationship dynamic, and build a more secure bond.

  • Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT): Combines acceptance and behavior change strategies to address patterns of disconnection and support better communication.