and reflected on my fulfillment as a lawyer. Despite enjoying certain aspects of my legal work, I decided to follow my heart and become a therapist. I realized that the things I loved about being a lawyer did not have much to do with the law itself - rather, my passion lies in connecting with people, learning peoples’ stories, and helping them work through difficult circumstances to emerge as better, more resilient versions of themselves. Knowing that it is never too late to make a change and follow your dreams, I decided to pursue a Masters in Couple and Family Therapy. 

After practicing law for a decade, I took a step back

2020

I view my legal work and my therapy work as one beautiful journey of helping people. I’ve found that my ten years of experience counseling individuals as a lawyer has positioned me well to help my therapy clients reach their goals. As an attorney, I helped individuals during some of the toughest moments in their lives - many identified as being at “rock bottom.” My empathetic disposition allowed me to earn their trust, enter into and explore their worlds, and walk them through the process of emerging from their challenge with a newfound sense of hope and empowerment. This approach has translated beautifully to the therapy setting, as people often begin therapy with similarly difficult circumstances and a similar mindframe. 

My legal work prepared me well to be a therapist 

working with individuals and couples. My approach to therapy is consistent with my worldview - people do not exist in a vacuum. Rather, we are all part of many larger systems - these systems can include a couple, a family, extended family, a community, and so on. One person’s actions influence and are influenced by the larger system of which they are a part, and so therapy should be conducted through the lens of the big picture and with a focus on a person’s relationships. I tend to use a strength-based, solution-focused approach, inviting clients to recognize and tap into the strengths and resources that they have within them. I am a firm believer that people are much stronger, and far more resilient, than they realize.

Since making the move to become a therapist, I’ve gained extensive experience

2022

Masters in Couple and Family Therapy, Nova Southeastern University
Juris Doctor, UCLA School of Law
Bachelor of Arts, Rutgers University

I am trained with the Gottman couples therapy method.
I am also trained in EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing trauma therapy method.

My education throughout the years