I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 98694) with over 10 years of experience in mental health. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Public Relations with a minor in Sociology from California State University, Long Beach, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from National University. My therapy approach is based on psychoanalytic & attachment theory, and combines techniques from emotionally-focused therapy, family systems, narrative, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

I trained in community mental health, focusing on children and families. My clinical experience includes working at College Hospital in their partial hospitalization program, where I managed cases and led group therapy for people with dual diagnoses and severe mental illness. I am certified by the Department of Mental Health in evidence-based practices like Trauma-Focused CBT, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and MAP. I am also pursuing certification as an Emotionally-Focused Therapist through ICEEFT and am a UCLA PEERS® Certified Provider, which aids neurodivergent adolescents and young adults in social skills. I specialize in maternal mental health, low self-esteem, family issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am dedicated to supporting autistic individuals and their families, along with people of color, AAPI, and the LGBTQIA community.

Outside of my role as a therapist I am also a wife, mother of two, a step-mom, sister, and the daughter of Filipino immigrants. I love the outdoors and enjoy nature hikes, swimming, Vinyasa yoga, exploring and indulging in different cultures & food, and spending quality time with my family and friends.