ABOUT ME
Hi there! I'm a psychodynamic therapist based in Los Angeles, offering in-person sessions in Pasadena or telehealth for anyone across California - whatever works best for you.
I completed my Bachelor's in Psychology at UC San Diego and my Master's in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University LA. My work centers on psychodynamic theory, which essentially means I help you uncover the hidden patterns—both conscious and unconscious—that shape how you think, feel, and relate to others. It's like detective work for your inner world.
What I'm really passionate about is connecting the dots. Those unconscious patterns that are quietly influencing your relationships, your choices, and how you experience life? That's where the real shift happens. I'm here to help you bring them into the light.
In our work together, you can expect personalized attention that meets you where you are. There's no one-size-fits-all approach here—I tailor everything to your unique situation. I stay current with evidence-based practices and research because you deserve therapy that actually works. And most importantly, you'll have a genuinely safe, judgment-free space to explore whatever's on your mind. No censoring, no shame—just real conversation that leads to real growth.
APPROACHES
Depth Psychology
Parts Work
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Relational Therapy
Trauma-Based Practices
Narrative Therapy
Mindfulness Techniques
Somatic Experiencing
Jungian Psychology (active imagination, dream analysis, free association, archetypes/mythology, shadow work, creative arts)
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Clinical Skills Training Programs: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Suicide Prevention, Family & Intimate Partner Violence, Advocacy with Mandated Clients, Healing Sexualized Violence, Substance Abuse, Shame is Relational, Trauma and Resiliency, Working with Sex Positive Communities, Eating Disorders with Weight Bias, Grief & Loss, Transference & Countertransference, Privilege & Cultural Humility, and Working with LGBTQIA+ Populations.
Couple & Family Training Program: Family Systems, The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Systematically Oppressed Families, Gestalt Play Therapy, Sex Therapy, High-Conflict Couples, Betrayal and Affairs in Relationships, Working with Divorce, Healing from Infidelity, Trauma Bonding, Masculine and Feminine Dynamics: Understanding Polarities in Couples Therapy, Clinical Considerations Working with LGBTQ Couples & Families, Narrative Couples Work.
Workshops: Psychodynamic Principles and Techniques in Psychotherapy with Kristine Chermakyan, PCC, Intersectionality and the Mixed-Race Experience, Navigating Racial Trauma to Advance Racial Equity in Client Care, How to Start Your Anti-Racism Journey, Tapping In with Kim Cookson, PsyD, and Anger Management Essentials with Anita Avedian, LMFT.
