Counseling in Riverside, CA

Healing starts with the relationship you build within.

I provide person-centered, trauma-informed therapy for teens and adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode. Many of the people I work with are carrying the weight of past experiences, high anxiety, emotional burnout, people-pleasing patterns, or a deep sense of self-doubt. My role is to offer a grounded, compassionate space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin healing in a way that feels safe and authentic to you.

Therapy is not about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you reconnect with your inner world, understand your patterns with clarity, and build the emotional tools needed for lasting change. Together, we work toward greater regulation, stronger boundaries, deeper self-trust, and a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and others.

Who I Work With

I work with teens and adults who are navigating:

• Anxiety and chronic overwhelm

• Depression and emotional shutdown

• Trauma and attachment wounds

• Burnout and survival-mode living

• Codependency and people-pleasing

• Boundary struggles and self-worth concerns

• Identity transitions and relational stress

You may look “high-functioning” on the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected, or constantly on edge on the inside. Therapy offers a space where you no longer have to carry everything alone.

How Therapy Can Help

My approach is integrative and deeply personalized. I blend trauma-informed CBT and DBT with somatic practices, polyvagal interventions, parts work (IFS), and mindfulness to support both emotional insight and nervous-system regulation.

In our work together, you can expect to:

• Better understand your emotional and relational patterns

• Learn how to regulate your stress and nervous system

• Develop healthier boundaries without guilt

• Build self-compassion and internal safety

• Shift from survival toward clarity and confidence

Healing happens through insight, safety, and the therapeutic relationship itself. I strive to create a space where real transformation becomes possible—not through pressure, but through understanding.

What Its Like to Work With Me

Clients often describe my style as warm, grounding, intuitive, and gently direct. I meet you where you are while helping you access the deeper layers beneath your symptoms. I value the “a-ha” moments that bring clarity, but I also honor the slow, steady work of building safety and trust. Therapy with me is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on meaningful, sustainable change.

Get Started

Taking the first step can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. I offer a supportive consultation to answer your questions and help determine if working together feels like a good fit.

You deserve a space to feel understood, supported, and empowered. I would be honored to walk alongside you in your healing.