Before becoming a marriage & family therapist, I spent 15+ years working behind the scenes of the film & TV industry as an IATSE Local 80 grip.

I know the pressure, unpredictability, inconsistency, and burnout culture that comes with entertainment careers, including what it’s like to start over. I  built a second career in my late thirties, which allows me to connect deeply with clients navigating transitions, job losses, identity shifts, and the nagging question…

Now what?

I earned my Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University in Fullerton, CA. I’m trained in eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and a certified ADHD clinical services provider (ADHD-CCSP). I specialize in ADHD treatment for teens and adults, couples therapy, and working with members of the entertainment industry. I’m also in-network with Optum (MPI).

My style is warm, direct, and grounded in attachment theory. That means we’ll examine how the quality of your childhood relationship with the person(s) who raised you shaped how you relate to others and yourself. This will help you build insight into ineffective patterns while you create more fulfilling, authentic connections. In our sessions, you can expect a down-to-earth, supportive space where your unique identity, creativity, and personal goals are honored.

More About Me…

Like many Angelenos, I’m also a transplant. I’ve lived in Maryland, Minnesota and Michigan and have called LA my home since 2010. When I’m not in session, you’ll find me snuggling with my two cats, hiking, camping, going to the movies, cooking for my friends, and attending various events within the Burner community.

A smiling person wearing a turquoise sweater and earrings, with short blond hair and a neutral backdrop.

Keep scrolling for a tiny glimpse of my former life…

Film or TV production set with a blue screen, crew members, equipment, and lighting in a studio.
Red carpet event with performers on cars and crew setting up camera equipment outdoors against mountains and blue sky.
Film crew setting up equipment in front of the Los Angeles City Hall during filming, with a large crowd gathered in the background.
A person in dark clothing is lying on a green screen surface outdoors, reaching out with one arm, with a clear blue sky in the background.
Film crew filming a colorful scene in a park with group of actors, one sitting at a table with a woman, another standing behind wearing headphones, and a person with a camera, trees in the background.
A woman motion picture studio grip in a safety harness operating a boom lift "fly swatter" above a city street with a brick building and a traffic light.
A cityscape view of Los Angeles with a foreground of residential houses and greenery, a hillside, and a distant downtown skyline under a partly cloudy sky.
Metal truss structure being assembled outdoors on a clear sunny day, with a crane lifting parts into place, and buildings and trees in the background.
Dolly track set up on the sidewalk of a TV set with plants and trees in an urban area, some people walking in the background, and a man on the left side wearing a blue shirt and khaki shorts.
A woman with short green hair smiles in the foreground, on a rooftop with street view below, showing crew and equipment for a filming setup, with a large white screen and scattered papers on the street.
A person standing under a bridge with their shadow cast on the ground.
Film production set in an urban parking lot with large green screens, lighting equipment, crew members, and a scissor lift. Tall buildings surround the area on a sunny day.
A red Toyota Prius on a film set with a camera rig mounted around the front of the car. The set is in a large, well-lit industrial space with equipment and crew in the background.
Empty photography studio with lighting equipment and a reflective backdrop, large ceiling with metal beams, and a few scattered objects on the floor.
A circular embroidered patch held in a person's hand. The patch commemorates the 80s with the words "Motion" "PICTURE" "STUDIO," "GRIPS," and the number '80' in the center, on a black background, with green and white accents.
A stylized purple IATSE symbol with a heart in the center, outlined in white, on a black background.

Contact Me

I offer free 15-minute consultations!

In-network with MPI (Optum) & Aetna insurance plans