Culturally Conscious Therapy for High-Achievers in California

If you identify as a Black, Indigenous or Person of Color, you may have some hesitancy about starting therapy and that is totally normal. It can be difficult to trust when historically, the psychology field and the therapy profession have been shaped and led by White people and most evidence-based therapies have been clinically trialed on majority Caucasian populations. As a woman of color, I completely understand and I want to help shift the balance on that scale! I know how important it is to be seen, heard and validated by a professional who looks like you or your community. I will never pretend to know all the answers. You are the expert in your life and we will work together to acknowledge the wisdom within you, co-created by your culture, spirituality, upbringing, community and ancestors.

If you are a college student, graduate student or med school student, the struggle can be REAL. Most students have a hard time adjusting to a new schedule and routine, they fall behind on their studies due to lack of organization and time management and also experience loneliness due to the lack of socialization and self-isolation. If you are a graduate or medical student, most likely you are a perfectionist and have people-pleasing tendencies. Nothing to be ashamed of, it’s probably how you made it there! Even so, perfectionism can be exhausting - you deserve a break! I will work alongside you, to assist you in creating more balance in your life.

Do you have difficulty setting boundaries at work? Do you often find yourself saying “yes” to more tasks and job duties that are outside of your job description? Is your self-worth tied to your productivity? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone! Many young professionals find themselves overexerting their energy in order to prove they are a good employee and deserve their job. In our work together, we will spend some serious time reflecting and processing the power of boundaries and how to confidently say “no” to more things.

There’s a special place in my heart for my fellow creatives and healers. I know what it feels like to be overworked, misaligned, and burnt-out. Holding space for ourselves and others comes with pain and bliss. It can be easy to put yourself on the back burner, staying busy taking care of everyone else. You are also worthy of love, care and attention. And can we talk about imposter syndrome?! That ish is real but we won’t let that stop you! We will work together to bring you towards more alignment with your purpose and passion by exploring your values, strengths and creativity. Getting into a state of flow is the goal here; getting you to a place where you are at your best so you can give your best.

Have you ever said, “[insert your sport] is life”? Do you feel like your worthiness is associated with how you perform? When you get injured do you self-sabotage and feel useless? Student and Professional athletes can be extremely vulnerable to feelings of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and physical/mental exhaustion due to the stresses of being in a sporting environment. Asking for mental health help in these types of environments can sometimes make athletes look or feel “weak,” but I’m here to tell you that it’s actually a strength and we can destigmatize therapy together. As a former collegiate athlete myself, I can relate to the pressures that come with performing for your coach, teammates, parents etc. Many athletes tend to identify their personality as “athletes” and associate their value with how well they perform. Fortunately, you are so much more than an athlete! Let’s rediscover who you are together.