I began Piedmont Psychotherapy in 2004, as a part-time psychotherapy practice while working full-time for a local agency, doing bilingual family therapy and crisis management. Since then, Piedmont Psychotherapy has grown into a full-time commitment, and then some!

Through the course of my fifteen years in mental health, I have received training and practice in family, group and individual psychotherapy, as well as advocacy, organizational leadership and casemanagement. Through my graduate years and beyond, I have been fortunate to work for well-reputed organizations in the Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. I have had wonderful mentorship from community leaders, social workers and marriage and family therapists. Each of them encouraged my professional curiosity and supported my clinical development. See more of my professional qualifications.

In my clinical practice, I provide psychotherapy services for English and Spanish-speaking children, teens and adults. I emphasize intergenerational and developmental transition and conflict resolution. I use a mix of therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of my clients, their feedback and goals. My belief is that good therapy helps my clients move forward, whether gently or more directly. It needs to work for THEM.

Areas of my practice include:
Healing from emotional or physical trauma; Managing chronic health concerns; Coping with grief, separation and loss; Easing conflict between "tweens," teens and parents; Addressing work and school challenges; Supporting transitions at home; and, Breaking negative patterns in relationships. I am particularly interested in supporting children and teens to make healthy life decisions, learn to communicate their needs effectively, and to experience a trusting, safe relationship with their caregivers.

I am grateful to have found two excellent interns, to work closely with me in my practice. The experience of supervising them has enriched my work greatly. Together, we have been able to collaborate with families in creative and therapeutically effective ways. Both bring great strengths to Piedmont Psychotherapy, please contact them directly for an appointment.