Are at a crossroads in your life and feeling lost?

Are you feeling stuck or as though you are not living up to your potential?

Are you thinking about starting or growing a business but feel unsure about how to move forward?

There is a solution. All that is required is open-mindedness, curiosity, and a willingness to get uncomfortable so that you can grow. If you are willing to become curious about your limiting beliefs and if you are willing to have an open mind so that you can look at things differently, I can help you identify and untangle the thoughts that interfere with you feeling confident enough to move forward. It is important to recognize that all growth is uncomfortable at first but once you develop the new “muscles” you need to move forward, your future becomes limitless.

I am passionate about helping you navigate difficult situations and solve problems. My style is direct and client-focused. I take the time to understand your unique needs and goals, and I will help you identify the things that cause you to feel confused, defeated, or resentful while offering you pathways to empowerment.

I strive to create a safe space where we work together to uncover barriers to your sense of well-being, discard old patterns that do not work, and discover your inner strengths so you may move forward with confidence. Where you have been is important for understanding where you are today, but where you want to go will be the focus of our work. You will gain clarity, learn to trust yourself, feel greater confidence, and begin to take steps that move you in the right direction.

Once you recognize the choices that are in front of you, change becomes possible.

Education Doctorate in Clinical Social Work - University of Pennsylvania - 2019            Master’s in Social Work - University of Southern California - 2013                  Juris Doctor - Southwestern University School of Law - 1994                         Bachelor of Arts - University of Wisconsin-Madison 1991            

Credentials Member California State Bar - 1994       Licensed Clinical Social Worker - California, Illinois, and Colorado  Adjunct Professor - Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology    Pepperdine University Straus Institute - Mediating the Litigated Case 2008