Individual Therapy in Newport Beach & California
A space to understand yourself, heal what you’ve carried, and create a life that feels authentically yours
Most people don’t come to therapy because they want to change who they are. They come because something feels heavy, overwhelming, or out of alignment.
Maybe you feel stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. Maybe anxiety, uncertainty, grief, or past experiences continue to shape the way you move through life. Maybe you have reached a point where you are asking deeper questions about who you are, what you value, and whether the life you are living truly reflects the person you want to be.
Individual therapy offers a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and better understand the thoughts, emotions, experiences, and stories that have shaped you.
Together, we will explore what is happening beneath the surface—not only what you are struggling with, but why these patterns developed and how you can move forward with greater awareness, compassion, and self-trust.
Areas we may explore together
I support adults navigating:Anxiety and
chronic worry
PTSD and
complex trauma
Grief and
loss
OCD and
intrusive thoughts
Religious trauma and
identity exploration
Major life
transitions
Self-worth and
relationship patterns
Trauma and painful
life experiences
Infertility and
reproductive challenges
Perfectionism
and burnout
Questions around authenticity, belonging, and purpose
What therapy with me looks like
I believe therapy is a collaborative process. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to offer curiosity, compassion, perspective, and evidence-based tools to support your growth.
Our work together may include exploring:The experiences and beliefs that have shaped how you see yourself
Patterns that once protected you but may no longer serve you
The relationship you have with your thoughts and emotions
The expectations and messages you have inherited from others
The values and priorities that guide the life you want to create
New ways of responding to challenges with greater flexibility and self-compassion
Therapy is not about becoming someone new. It is about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that may have been hidden, overwhelmed, or disconnected—and creating a life that feels more intentional, meaningful, and aligned.
My therapeutic approach
I believe therapy is both a science and an art. My approach integrates evidence-based practices with compassion, curiosity, mindfulness, and a deep respect for each person’s unique story.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
To help you identify your values and create a life that feels aligned with what matters most.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
To support healing from trauma and distressing experiences.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
To explore thought patterns and develop new ways of responding to challenges.
Narrative Therapy
To explore the stories we have inherited and create a more empowering relationship with ourselves and our experiences.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
To support individuals navigating OCD and intrusive thoughts.
Parts Work / Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed approaches
To develop compassion and understanding for the different parts of ourselves.
Your therapy is not a formula. Together, we will discover the approaches that best support your healing, growth, and transformation.
Begin Your Work Together
Whether you are navigating a difficult season or feel ready to better understand yourself, therapy can provide a space to pause, reflect, and create meaningful change.
I offer individual therapy in Newport Beach, California, and virtually throughout California.