Authentic Connections Psychotherapy

Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling stuck or unsure about how to move forward. I can help you navigate these changes with clarity and compassion. Whether you are facing stress, anxiety, difficulties in your relationships, or simply seeking personal growth, therapy offers a supportive space to increase self-awareness and develop skills to heal from the inside out.

For teens, adults, families, and couples seeking therapy in Nevada City, Auburn, and via telehealth across California, psychotherapy can provide the insight, strength, and emotional tools needed to overcome obstacles. This process helps you reconnect with your values, strengthen relationships, and move toward a more meaningful, authentic, and balanced life.

Integrative and Holistic Psychotherapy

Clinical Psychology

Evidence-Based Care

Rooted in rigorous training, my approach combines clinical doctorate expertise with years of community service in a variety of clinical settings. I provide a safe space for teens, adults, couples, and families to navigate life's complexities.

Somatic & Nature Therapy

Somatic & Nature Therapy

Mind-Body-Heart Connection

Integrating seventeen years of mindfulness and somatic practices, I move beyond traditional talk therapy. By connecting with nature and the body, I facilitate deep healing through a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens that views the whole person as nuanced and dynamic.

BIPOC & Latinx Support

Dedicated to serving diverse communities across California, my work is deeply informed by cultural humility. I empower underrepresented voices through inclusive therapy that honors your unique heritage and identity.

Culturally Responsive
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Clinical Services & Specialties

Providing comprehensive mental health support across the state of California, my practice offers a bridge to healing through diverse therapeutic modalities. From insight oriented therapy to somatic therapy and spiritual contemplation, I provide culturally responsive care tailored for teens, adults, families, and couples. Each session is a collaborative effort to foster resilience and emotional well-being through a strength-based perspective.

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My Approach

Beyond traditional talk therapy, I offer a sanctuary for deep transformation. By integrating evidence based practices with somatic wisdom, nature therapy, and a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens, I honor your unique identity and cultural heritage. Whether you are seeking individual healing or couples or family restoration, my strength-based approach is designed to help you reconnect with your authentic self and thrive.

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My Clinical Journey

Driven by a passion for cultural advocacy, I support the BIPOC and Latinx communities through a bio-psycho-social-spiritual lens. My path has led from the University of San Francisco to a clinical doctorate at the Wright Institute, gaining experience in community mental health, schools, primary care, and nature-based settings. Today, I integrate seventeen years of mindfulness and somatic practice to provide strength-based healing across California.

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