I am a first-generation college student, military veteran, clinical psychologist, and cognitive neuroscientist. I completed my Master’s and Doctoral education at Washington University in St. Louis where I received advanced training in psychology and neuroscience. My postdoctoral training was completed at VA Palo Alto Healthcare and Stanford School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. While at Stanford I was awarded an Interdisciplinary Scholar Postdoctoral Fellowship by the Wu Tsai Stanford Neurosciences Institute for my work using neuroimaging to improve functional outcomes for individuals with psychiatric symptoms. Additionally, I am a graduate of the Ignite Program for entrepreneurship at the Stanford’s Graduate School of Business.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of California with 15+ years of experience working with a wide range of clients and couples. Most recently I worked at Kaiser Permanente, Adult Psychiatric Clinic, as a generalist, with older and younger adults who have a diverse intersection of identities. My specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, cognitive remediation, and Black Wellness.
My therapeutic work utilizes all of my knowledge, training, and experience to help clients and couples understand how to set healthy boundaries, to practice acceptance, and to tap into purpose and empowerment. Areas of focus involve stress management, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, trust, vulnerability, emotional reasoning, and comfort. This work is trauma-informed, empirically supported, anti-oppressive, decolonial, and rooted in self-empowerment. I have had amazing experiences with my clients over the years (see feedback below) and look forward to supporting you on your wellness journey.
Which insurance companies are you affiliated with?
• Aetna (California)
If you have an insurance provider other than Aetna I will gladly provide you a statement at the end of each month that will allow you to bill your insurance for reimbursement (superbill).
Health Savings Account (HSA) Plans & Medical Savings Plans
Yes, you can use an HSA or Medical Savings Plan to pay for services. If you have an HSA and would like to use that to pay for services, I can generate an invoice and you can use your HSA card to pay that invoice.
