I am passionate about working with women and parents as they navigate the journey of parenthood. Whether it’s managing conception challenges, toddler tantrums, or complex transitions, I support adults in better understanding themselves as individuals and as parents. My aim is to equip them with the tools they need to cope with their current situation while fostering personal growth and emotional resilience.

I find immense joy in working with parents of young children. Parenting young children can often feel overwhelming, especially as their needs constantly evolve. I offer attachment-based and developmentally informed parenting support to help parents better understand their child’s developmental capacities and emotional needs. Together, we work to minimize challenging behaviors while increasing joy and connection within the parent-child relationship. I also support parents in navigating their relationship as co-parents, helping them develop a shared understanding of their child’s needs and how best to support them.

For parents of children diagnosed with developmental disorders, such as Autism, I provide relationally focused and neurodiversity-affirming support. Using the DIR-Floortime model, I help parents join their child’s world, better understanding their unique experiences and needs. Additionally, I work with autistic women, many of whom have received late diagnoses and have spent years feeling “different” or “other.” My work with autistic women often centers on identity development, unmasking, and navigating relationships as they embrace their neurodivergence as an integral part of their identity, rather than a problem to be solved.

I also work with women in the perinatal period who are experiencing a variety of challenges related to pregnancy and motherhood, such as anxiety or depression. I focus on parent-infant attachment and bonding, helping parents build confidence and connection with their babies. Additionally, I provide support for women and families who have experienced traumatic medical events related to pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting—whether facing difficulties with conception, navigating a fetal condition, experiencing birth trauma, or having a hospitalized infant in the NICU. My approach is empathetic and validating, offering individual and couples therapy as families navigate grief and the complexities of the medical system.

In addition to my clinical work, I am committed to social justice and advocacy. I strive to support families in navigating systemic barriers within healthcare and education, empowering them to access the resources they need. I believe in providing culturally responsive care that honors the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the families I work with, particularly those in marginalized or underserved communities.

I hold both a Doctoral degree and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Fresno.