I currently serve as the Director of Training at the Summit Center in Walnut Creek, where I oversee the clinical education and supervision of doctoral students preparing for professional practice. In addition to my private practice, I remain dedicated to shaping the next generation of clinicians through structured training, mentorship, and didactic instruction.

My clinical foundation was shaped at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, where I trained and later served as Clinical Director of the Behavioral Response Team. In that role, I conducted crisis assessments for some of the hospital’s most acute pediatric patients, provided consultation to interdisciplinary medical teams, and trained mental health professionals in crisis intervention. My work focused on the stabilization and support of individuals experiencing overwhelming trauma, adjustment difficulties, and complex mind-body symptoms. During this time, I received advanced training in neurobiology, trauma-informed care, and somatic presentations of psychological distress.

While my early clinical focus was on children, adolescents, and their families, I developed a parallel passion for supporting medical professionals. I came to deeply appreciate the impact that a healthcare provider’s emotional well-being and relational presence can have on a patient’s experience of illness and recovery. This insight drew me further into the unique emotional demands faced by clinicians working in high-stress, high-stakes environments.

I continue to hold medical staff privileges at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, where I co-chair the Medical Staff Wellbeing Committee. In this role, I provide ongoing consultation, assessment, and therapeutic support for physicians and other medical providers. My work with clinicians focuses on exploring professional boundaries, developing sustainable and healthy relationship patterns, and identifying effective coping strategies—so that they can thrive both in their vocation and in their personal lives.

A native Californian, I earned my undergraduate degree in Politics from Dominican University before completing both my Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at John F. Kennedy University. My clinical interests include neurodivergence, resilience, strength-based therapy, somatic expressions of trauma, cross-cultural identity, and supporting individuals in the pursuit of balance and meaning in their lives.

Outside of my professional work, I find joy in spending time with my husband, son, and our beloved dog. I enjoy practicing yoga, cycling with my family, tending to my garden, reading avidly, and exploring the natural beauty of Northern California whenever I can.