My story begins with a desire for less pain and more joy—more dopamine, more life. I'm a proud second-generation Samoan American, born and raised in Southern California, with deep roots of lineage hailing from the villages of Pago Pago and Manu’a. My parents are both Samoan, and my heritage is a source of deep pride and grounding. I'm shaped by a family and chosen family full of love, a marriage that continues to be one of my life’s greatest blessings, and the companionship of Turtle—my hunky, sweet American Bully.

My path to becoming a therapist started over a decade ago with a quiet nudge in college—switching from Criminal Justice to Psychology after one unforgettable class. Psychology just clicked: it was fun, fascinating, and felt right. Fast forward, and I now live in alignment with my most authentic self, serving folx who are healing toward their highest selves. Entering private practice was a heart-led decision rooted in a desire to bridge the gap between culture and mental health. When I'm not in the therapy room, you’ll find me exploring new coffee shops, sneaking away on weekend getaways, or surrounded by my favorite people who continue to shape and nourish who I am.

My intention in therapy is to create a space specifically for those seeking an inclusive therapist who embraces intersectionality and understands the complexities that make up one’s identity: multiculturalism, race, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, and more. The importance of cultural sensitivity and representation is always at play for me as a person and a therapist. In working with me, many of my clients find value in my eclectic approach as I pull from various treatment modalities, my personal humor and their personal strengths to co-create a space that aligns with their specific and unique needs in the healing journey. I am most proud of being able to offer visibility to communities that align with the intersections of my own identity as a Queer Samoan, woman of color. As a licensed therapist, I acknowledge the necessity of anti-oppression and anti-racism work and am devoted to continuing to cultivate communities that are inclusive of humans of all races, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, bodies, gender identities, and backgrounds.

Whether we connect through one on one work, couples or community spaces; I aim to be a resource of support. As a holistic trauma therapist, I intend to help those seeking help to find relief from their inner struggle and pain. My passion is to aide those in therapy to connect with themselves and others for a more fulfilled life. Through use of various therapeutic modalities, building an informed approach is unique to every person so one size fits all does not apply here. My greatest intention is to be a resource to share critical information to my community so that they are better equipped to move with agency in their own lives and show up for their neighbors, cultivating generative, resilient, and locally-sustained communities. I want people to know that the healing journey is not linear, and therapy is not the only source to start taking care of your mental health. Therapy can be a tool of wellness that one accesses, so I encourage people to start where they feel most comfortable. There is healing in all things – music, people, places, etc.