Insight, with direction
Psychotherapy and coaching grounded in depth, clarity, and intentional change.
“One one cocoa full basket” - A Jamaican proverb, reminding us that meaningful change unfolds gradually, through steady, mindful effort.
I’m a clinical psychologist whose work centers on helping individuals move from insight into meaningful, intentional change. My path to this work has been shaped by a deep interest in how people make meaning of their experiences—and how that understanding can translate into the way they live, relate, and move forward.
Guided by curiosity and a respect for complexity, my work reflects the quiet power of clarity, connection, and cultural understanding. My approach is rooted in the understanding that we thrive when we feel recognized—both by ourselves and within our relationships. I am particularly attuned to the ways identity—especially multicultural and biracial identity—shapes how individuals understand themselves, navigate relationships, and move through the world. This lens informs a thoughtful, grounded, and modern approach to therapy and coaching.
I approach our work with the understanding that insight alone is often not enough. Lasting change requires both depth and direction—an ability to understand your patterns and to move differently in response to them. I listen closely for what is both said and unsaid, asking questions that reveal the underlying patterns shaping your emotional life and relationships. Our work is both reflective and active—supporting greater self-understanding alongside intentional, sustained change.
Approach
Grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy and attachment theory, our work illuminates how early relational experiences continue to shape your patterns, relationships, and decisions. Through reflection and insight, these dynamics come into clearer view—making possible change that is both meaningful and enduring.
Experience & Training
I hold an academic appointment as a Clinical Instructor at Yale University School of Medicine, where I am also engaged in clinical work that is informed by my research. My scholarship explores discrimination, health disparities, and multiracial/ethnic identity formation—research that directly informs my culturally responsive approach. I have also contributed a published chapter on Gen Z mental health, reflecting an interest in the experiences of emerging adults.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and integrate cognitive and behavioral approaches with intention and precision. I also bring a holistic perspective as a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor and Institute for Integrative Nutrition Wellness Coach, incorporating mind–body awareness where meaningful.