Helping You Feel More At Home with Yourself
I offer grounded, integrative therapy for people who want to better understand themselves, shift old patterns, and feel more supported in everyday life.
My Story
Long before becoming a therapist and yoga teacher, I was simply someone trying to understand myself and the world around me better. Over the years, I have been grateful to learn from many wonderful teachers and mentors, who have helped shape my thinking and therapeutic style. One of my biggest values is using the tools that I picked up along the way to hold space for those who are seeking to restore health of the mind, body, and spirit. Like many people I work with, I believe growth is a lifelong practice and remain deeply committed to continuous learning and practices.
After finishing psychology grad school in 2013, I’ve worked with kids, teens, families, and adults with challenges of all kinds. My path has not been linear and over time, I’ve shifted from symptom-management-based therapy towards a more holistic path, which taps into your innate healing capacity by aligning your body, mind, spirit, and environment. My center of gravity really shifted when I started studying yoga more systematically and getting involved in the realm of healing with psychedelic medicines. Psychedelics are very powerful teachers that ought to be handled with utmost care and sacredness in a safe, therapeutic setting. Over the years, I’ve seen the difference between carefully held guided journeys vs causal trips– and it’s a VERY big difference. Hence, approaching this work safely, ethically, and effectively has been a top priority for me.
I believe that laughter, creativity, and joy have a space in the therapy room as much as the difficult emotions. Whether we’re working with anxiety, trauma, postpartum transition, sleep problems, or psychedelic integration, my goal is to provide you with therapy that is compassionate, effective, and organic. To do this, we use a variety of techniques, depending on your needs and preferences.
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.
My Approach
Therapy is not one size fits all. I work collaboratively, adapting our sessions to what you need and what feels most supportive for you. Sometimes that means focused conversation. At other times, it may include mindfulness, body based awareness, creativity, practical tools, or deeper experiential work.
I believe meaningful change happens when we look beyond the surface of symptoms and get curious about the patterns underneath them. Together, we can explore the thoughts, emotions, nervous system responses, relationships, and life experiences that may be shaping what you are going through.
My role is not to tell you who to be or what to do. It is to help you understand yourself more clearly, access your own inner resources, and build practical ways to move through life with greater ease, choice, and self trust.
Training & Continued Education
· 2007 to 2010 | B.A. in Psychology, with minors in Art and Judaic Studies, Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women, New York, NY
· 2011 to 2013 | M.A. in Counseling Psychology, combined LMFT and LPCC track, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
· 2015 | Trauma Informed Care series with Gabriella Grant, M.A., West Valley College
· 2015 to 2017 | ISTDP Pre Core Training with Diane Byster, LMFT, RYT
· 2018 to 2021 | Perinatal Mental Health training and extensive experience through the MOMS program at El Camino Hospital
· 2019 to 2020 | Perinatal Mental Health: Components of Care and Advanced Psychotherapy trainings, PMH C Certification from Postpartum Support International
· 2019 | EFT Tapping Training with Robin Bilazarian, LCSW
· 2020 | IFS Training with Frank Anderson, MD
· 2020 to 2021 | DBT Training at El Camino Hospital through Behavioral Tech Online
· 2021 to 2022 | 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate, Bodsphere
· 2022 | Brainspotting Phase 1 Training with Cynthia Schwartzberg, Ph.D., Southeast Brainspotting Institute
· 2022 | 30 Hour Yoga Nidra, Conscious Sleep, Teacher Training Certificate, Bodsphere
· 2022 to 2024 | 500 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with Zohar Shapira Mansura, RYT
· 2023 | 60 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Certificate, Bodsphere
· 2023 v Spiral Process Model Basic Training with Dmitry Vulfovich, LMFT, 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
· 2024 | Yoga and Judaism classes with Rabbi Johnny Solomon
· 2024 | Brainspotting Phase 2 Training with David Grand, Ph.D.
· 2025 to 2026 | Psychedelic Assisted Therapy training with Integrative Psychiatry Institute
· 2026 | Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy training with Journey Clinical
· 2026 | Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Certification with Keter Health
“We are all just walking each other home.”
- Ram Dass
A Little More About Me
Having lived in Russia, USA, and Israel, I speak English, Russian, and enough Hebrew to call it a work in progress. I feel most at home outdoors and enjoy taking pictures of mesmerizing moments in nature, like spiraling snails and the close-ups of butterflies. Hikes, camping trips, and dinners with friends and family are times I cherish very much. Thanks to my dog and kids, there is never a dull moment at home, especially when all three need attention.
If I had to choose only one practice for the rest of my life, it would be Yoga Nidra; the depth and restorative capacity of Yoga Nidra is truly a gift that keeps on giving.