For over 15 years, I’ve worked with professionals who operate at a high level and carry significant responsibility. Many of my clients are:

• Executives and leaders making high-stakes decisions
• Business owners managing constant demands
• Professionals others rely on to perform and deliver 

Professionals who carry a lot of responsibility often:

• push through stress
• stay composed under pressure
• carry more than their share

Over time, that creates patterns:

• constant mental load
• difficulty switching off
• pressure that never fully lets up
• disconnection in relationships

This is not a lack of capability. It is what happens when your system has adapted to perform at a high level for a long time without enough space to reset.

What often shows up as stress, burnout, overthinking, or relationship issues is rarely random. It is usually driven by patterns that have developed over time. You may notice:

• the overthinking and constant chatter 
• internal pressure to get things right or stay ahead
• difficulty slowing down, stepping back, or delegating
• reacting quickly under stress instead of responding intentionally

These patterns can be effective in the short term. They help you perform, keep things moving, and meet expectations. But over time, they begin to take a toll. Left unchanged, they can:

• increase burnout and mental fatigue
• impact clarity and decision making
• create strain or distance in relationships
• reduce your overall effectiveness, even when you are working harder

This work is designed for professionals who want more than insight. They want change that holds under pressure. We focus on identifying what is driving your stress, overthinking, and relationship patterns and changing how you respond at the root level. As these patterns shift, my clients often notice:

• clearer thinking and better decision making
• less mental noise and second guessing
• more steadiness under pressure
• improved communication and connection
• a stronger sense of alignment in work and relationships
• changing the patterns behind your reactions
• shifting how your brain and body respond to pressure
• turning insight into real changes in how you think, decide, and show up

This isn't about managing symptoms or learning more coping skills. It's about changing the drivers and the internal patterns that run the show. 

The goal is NOT to slow you down. It is to help you operate with more clarity and control and the methods I use can help you do this! 

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps the brain naturally heal from distressing experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming or emotionally charged. It’s a powerful, evidence-based approach for trauma, anxiety, negative core beliefs, performance blocks, relationship wounds, and patterns like perfectionism or chronic self-doubt. As a Certified EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant, I help high-functioning individuals move beyond simply coping toward deep, lasting healing.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples 

As a Certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor-in-Training, I help couples identify negative interaction cycles, deepen emotional safety, and rebuild secure connection. EFT is one of the most researched and effective models for couple’s therapy.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

IFS therapy helps clients understand and heal different parts of themselves, such as the inner critic, perfectionist, or overwhelmed protector. Rather than fighting these parts, we learn to relate to them with clarity and compassion, creating internal balance and resilience.

This integrative approach allows my clients and I to work at the root level and not simply manage symptoms.

Education, Licensure & Advanced Training

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California (LPCC-19584)
• Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona (LPC-15409)
• ICEEFT Certified Therapist and Supervisor-in-Training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
• ICEEFT Certified Therapist in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
• EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant in EMDR Therapy
• IFSI Trained Therapist in Level 1 & Level 2 in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
• SPI Trained Therapist in Level 1 & Level 2 in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

I regularly pursue advanced consultation and training to ensure my clients receive current, research-backed care.

A structured, depth-oriented approach

My work is designed for professionals who are motivated to create real change, not just talk through problems. This is a focused, collaborative process where we work at the level where patterns are actually formed, not just where they show up. In practice, that means:

• we identify and change the patterns driving your stress, decisions, and relationships
• the work is structured and intentional, not open-ended
• you stay in control of the pace and direction

I serve clients throughout Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Irvine, Newport Coast, Corona del Mar, Tustin, and surrounding Orange County communities, with virtual therapy available across California and Arizona.

Many of my clients are executives, attorneys, entrepreneurs, physicians, and creatives who appear confident and capable at work while privately carrying the weight of responsibility, performance pressure, and emotional fatigue.

Beginning therapy is an intentional investment in yourself and your relationships. Here you’ll find clear, straightforward answers to practical questions about the process, logistics, and what to expect in our work together. If you’d like more detail, you can find additional answers on my FAQs page.

Do you work with high-achieving professionals in Orange County?

Yes. Many of my clients are successful professionals in Orange County who appear confident and capable but privately struggle with imposter syndrome, anxiety, or self-doubt. Therapy offers a confidential space to explore what’s underneath the pressure to perform.

I’m not in crisis, but I feel overwhelmed and stretched thin. Is therapy appropriate?

Absolutely. Many high-achieving women seek therapy not because something is “wrong,” but because they’re tired of overfunctioning and carrying everything alone.

Do you offer in-person therapy in Costa Mesa?

Yes. I offer in-person sessions in Costa Mesa and virtual therapy for clients throughout California and Arizona.

How is your approach different from traditional talk therapy?

My work is attachment-based and informed by EFT, EMDR, and IFS. We focus on the deeper relational patterns shaping your confidence, work stress, and relationships, not just symptom management.

If you’re ready to explore working together, I invite you to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation. We’ll discuss what’s bringing you in, answer your questions, and determine whether we’re a good fit.

Therapy can be a turning point, not because it changes who you are, but because it helps you reconnect with who you already are.