I have worked with children and adolescents, and their families in different settings for almost two decades.

I earned my undergraduate degree in Communication Studies from Vanderbilt University. After graduation, I spent a year teaching English in Mallorca, Spain, an experience that sparked my passion for working with children and inspired me to pursue a career in education.

I then returned to graduate school, earning a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Florida. I went on to spend more than ten years as an elementary school teacher, where I saw firsthand how emotional well-being, self-regulation, and relationships profoundly influence a child’s ability to learn, develop confidence, and thrive. Over time, my work increasingly centered on supporting students’ social-emotional development and helping children navigate the emotional and relational challenges that often affect both school and family life.

This growing interest led me to pursue a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at The Wright Institute. I became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #158788), bringing together my backgrounds in education and mental health to support children, adolescents, and their families.

Throughout my career, I have worked with children and adolescents across a wide range of settings. My experience includes classroom teaching, work in an independent all-girls school, community-based mental health services at Edgewood Center for Children and Families, and providing school-based therapy in both Oakland Unified School District and San Francisco Unified School District.

Working across public schools, independent schools, and community mental health settings has given me a broad understanding of the academic, social, and emotional environments children and families navigate. This breadth of experience allows me to partner with families from diverse backgrounds with curiosity, compassion, and perspective, tailoring my approach to each child’s unique developmental and emotional needs.