I am a licensed clinical psychologist within the state of California, and my specialty is in using validated instruments for comprehensive psychological evaluations. I serve as a diagnostician to help individuals gain clarity and move toward mental wellness. I find that there is freedom in understanding ourselves as a whole, and there is a way to destigmatize the negative connotations society has toward mental health. Receiving a clear diagnosis may not only feel like a relief and a weight off one's shoulder, but it also opens doors for obtaining the right treatment from other providers and insurance companies, allowing individuals to set foot on the right path. I am particularly skilled in screening for ADHD, a widely underdiagnosed, frequently misdiagnosed, and misunderstood condition. I have conducted hundreds of evaluations and throughout my experience, I have seen that no two ADHD referrals with similar symptoms are the same. Each client I work with is an exciting opportunity and a privilege that I hold in high regard, so I provide my utmost care in making sure clients feel safe and at ease throughout the testing experience.

My residency training was at Gateways Hospital, an inpatient psychiatric facility where I completed adolescent and adult rotations focused on behavioral health skills training, biopsychosocial assessments, and psychological testing for severe mental disorders. I completed my postdoctoral training at Savera Psychological Services in Oakland and La Jolla Psychology Center, where I learned how to work with wellness and complexity that exist in everyday human experiences. This refined my clinical skills to think more critically about how to assist high-functioning, successful, and enigmatic clients to improve their mental and emotional functioning and reach their personal goals. I also have additional training from an outpatient hospital, a community counseling clinic, and substance abuse treatment centers. I am currently the testing psychologist for the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and liaison for the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) at UC San Diego, where I serve the neurodivergent student population with evaluations and outreach services.

During my evaluations, I conduct thorough interviews, select a battery of assessments tailored to the individual, and critically analyze each test data so that I may understand who I'm serving to the best of my ability. I work from an integrative, positive psychology/mindfulness-based/cognitive-behavioral therapy approach, which is a fancy way of saying I believe there is always hope and the possibility of a healthy outcome for anyone motivated to do the work. When provided with the correct diagnosis, recommendations, resources, and treatment plan, individuals have more control of their lives, and I value that to be an integral part of the process.