my path to this work
How people often describe working with me
People often describe my presence as warm, vibrant, and compassionate.
I aim to create spaces where people feel genuinely welcomed in their humanity—including the parts of themselves that may feel messy, vulnerable, or uncertain.
At the same time, I bring clarity and structure to conversations that might otherwise feel overwhelming, helping people move toward insight, repair, and meaningful exchange.
An invitation
If you’re longing for more understanding, honesty, and ease in your relationships—or in the communities you’re a part of— I would be honored to support you.
You’re welcome to reach out to schedule a session or learn more about upcoming workshops.
Many people I work with care deeply about connection. They want relationships that feel honest, alive, and supportive—but instead they find themselves caught in painful patterns: conflict that repeats, conversations that shut down, or moments where it feels impossible to express what really matters.
I support people in finding their way back to connection—with themselves and with each other.
My work weaves multiple modalities together to help people understand what is happening during conflict and how to transform those patterns.
Whether I’m working with an individual, a couple, or a group, my intention is the same: to help create spaces where people feel safe enough to tell the truth, understand one another, and discover solutions that support everyone’s well-being.
My path to this work
I came to this work through my own heart’s longing.
Growing up, I experienced a lot of relational pain and separation in my family. When I looked around me, I saw that it wasn’t just my family—the whole world seemed to be in conflict and separation. When I looked inside myself, I realized that the only ways I knew how to express myself honestly often led to disconnection. I knew in my bones that another way was possible, but I had no idea how to get there. My search eventually led me to nonviolent communication, relational neuroscience, and the systemic approach of Nonviolent Global Liberation. I experienced firsthand how learning to meet ourselves and others with compassion can heal attachment trauma, transform conflict, and create space for genuine connection.
Because of that transformation, I felt called to leave my previous career as a tech startup executive, and dedicate my life to sharing this work.
Teachers and influences
My work has been shaped by many mentors and teachers over the years.
I’m naming a few here that I have studied extensively with:
Steve Torma
Sarah Peyton
Miki Kashtan and the Nonviolent Global Liberation community
A little about my life outside Work
I live in Santa Cruz, California, close to the ocean. Much of my nourishment comes from spending time in or near the water—swimming, walking along the shore, and letting the rhythms of the ocean settle my nervous system.
I also love dance, especially ecstatic dance and contact improvisation, community singing, and gardening. These practices remind me that connection is something we live in our bodies and communities.
Want to work together?
Schedule a free consultation, and we can explore what kind of support would be most helpful.