I’m a California-licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor, Perinatal Mental Health-Certified, and Registered Yoga Teacher.

Long before becoming a therapist and yoga teacher, I was on a psychospiritual path towards growth as a human being. Over the years, I have been fortunate to learn from many wonderful teachers and mentors, who have helped shape my thinking and therapeutic style.

One of my biggest values is sharing the helpful tools that I picked up along the way with others who are seeking to restore health of the mind, body, and spirit. I remain deeply committed to working on myself through daily practices and lifelong training.

After finishing psychology grad school in 2013, I’ve worked with kids, teens, families, and adults with l challenges of all kinds. Over time, I’ve shifted from the symptom-management-based medical model to more holistic model, which taps into your innate healing capacity by aligning your body, mind, spirit, and environment.

From the countryside of Russia, to the mystical landscape of Israel, to the workspaces of Silicon Valley, I’ve truly learned to accept everyone just as they are, as everyone is doing the best they can with the resources they have.

I believe that laughter, creativity, and joy have a space in the therapy room as much as the difficult emotions.  My goal is to provide you with therapy that is focused, effective, and organic. To do this, we use a variety of techniques, depending on your needs and preferences (see modalities). 

I really enjoy this line of work and practice what I preach. All the techniques and tools I use with clients are ones that I have tried out for myself and found helpful. If we choose to work together, I will do my best to support you, guide you, and welcome all that you bring. 

Training & Education

2007-2010 • B.A., Psychology major, Art minor, & Judaic Studies minor from Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women, New York, NY

2011-2013 • M.A., Counseling Psychology (combined LMFT and LPCC track) from Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA

2015• Trauma-Informed Care series with Gabriella Grant, M.A. from West Valley College

2015-2017 •ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Therapy) Pre-Core Training with Diane Byster, LMFT, RYT

2019• EFT-Tapping Training from Robin Bilazarian, LCSW

2020• IFS (Internal Family Systems) Training from Frank Anderson, MD

2020-2021• DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) Training at El Camino Hospital through Behavioral Tech online

2019-2020• Perinatal Mental Health: Components of Care and Advanced Psychotherapy trainings; PMH-C Certification from Postpartum Support International

2018-2021• Perinatal Mental Health training and extensive experience at El Camino Hospital through the MOMS program

2022• Brainspotting Phase 1 Training with Cynthia Schwartzberg, Ph.D. from Southeast Brainspotting Institute

2021-2022• 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from Bodsphere

2022• 30 hours Yoga Nidra (Conscious Sleep) Teacher Training Certificate from Bodsphere

2023• 60 hours Yin Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from Bodsphere

2023 • Spiral Process Model Basic Training with Dmitry Vulfovich, LMFT from Spiral Process Therapy

2023• Yoga Nidra Script Writing course with Devatma Saraswati

2023 • Yoga Nidra Mentorship with Ayla Nova, RYT

2024• Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Level 2: Therapeutic Applications course with Devatma Saraswati

2022-2024 • 500 hours Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with Zohar Shapira Mansura, RYT

2024 • Yoga & Judaism classes with Rabbi Johnny Solomon

2024 • Brainspotting Phase 2 Training with David Grand, Ph.D.

Thats all for now… More in progress