As a child, I was drawn to psychology by a longing to understand my inner world. Through my own healing experiences with chronic illness and plant medicine, my interest and capacity in this work strengthened.

I received a my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UCLA. Trained with a sociological background, I understand the therapeutic relationship in the context of the oppressive systems we occupy. This lens was emphasized by my years working in community mental health at a residential treatment center, helping facilitate reparative relationships between homeless and runaway youth and their families.

I received my master’s in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). This informs my clinical approach as holistic - attending to mind, body, and spirit. CIIS, known for the world’s first psychedelic assisted therapy program, is where I began to deepen my understanding of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. I hold a Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy certification from Journey Clinical and use ketamine in my psychotherapy practice. After graduate school, I trained at the Southern California Counseling Center (SCCC), a low-fee community clinic in Los Angeles.

In addition to my work as a therapist, I have assisted with research on neuroplasticity and brain retraining for chronic illness at the Chronic Conditions Research Fund. The connection between emotional and physical illness, neuroplasticity, psychedelics, and breaking cycles of oppression through emotional healing inspire me as a clinician.