Pronouns: she/her

I am a Los Angeles-based psychotherapist, behavioral therapy expert, and the founder of Sawtelle Psychotherapy Group.

Many of my clients are high-achievers, perfectionists, and often appear to have everything figured out. They are considered the “overcontrolled” ones, the “obsessive” ones…they are the ones who had to choose organization to cope with chaos, and are so tired of trying to keep it all together.

I also work with people who struggle with the intensity of their emotions. They are relief-seekers who take the edge off through activities like mindless scrolling and substance use—because anything would be better than feeling so deeply. They are so tired of the ups and downs, of being called “dramatic” and “sensitive,” and of feeling at war with their minds.

Wherever you fall on this continuum, therapy is an opportunity to explore the experiences that have shaped the way you move through the world. With me as your nurturing and nonjudgmental yet direct guide, therapy will provide the opportunity to:

• Identify what’s really going on emotionally

• Understand why you’ve gotten stuck in unfulfilling emotional and behavioral patterns

• Work with your thoughts rather than fighting against them

• Explore new ways of navigating the life you’ve worked so hard to build so you can actually enjoy it

An east coaster at heart, I live in Los Angeles with my husband and rescue pup Remy. Outside of sessions, you’ll find me bookmarking New York Times recipes, working on a home improvement project, or nose deep in a book from my never-ending TBR list.

I work with clients in-person in West Los Angeles and virtually with those located in California, New York, Florida, and Vermont.