A note from Clare:
It can be daunting and freeing to ask for help. Maybe you’re feeling stuck and ambivalent in the day to day. Perhaps you’re burnt-out with work or school, or you’re seeking healing from something that haunts you. You may experience anxiety about the future or have concerns about your relationships. Maybe you’ve experienced a tremendous loss. Or perhaps you are looking to cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself. Your experience is your own, and by reading this page, you’ve already taken a courageous step towards healing and growth. I welcome you.
As a therapist, here is my goal: create a safe, compassionate, and curious space where you can be unapologetically yourself. Together we will examine the patterns that have you seeking change, process how you and your environment interact, and explore those inner voices that can build you up and, at times, tear you down. My approach is relational and person-centered, meaning you are the driver here and I am prepared to help you navigate the journey in a way tailor-built for you. Furthermore, I am informed by the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and utilize both IFS & Psychodynamic approaches as compliments to behavior based therapies like Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Pulling from these therapies and skills will help us explore and process your emotions. I will incorporate mindfulness during our sessions to help you bring awareness to your experience in the room. You can expect a space free from judgment, and filled with empathy.
The clients I have worked with have ranging circumstances and my background helps me remain sensitive to different cultures and experiences while curating our therapy to your unique needs and goals. My clients and I have often focused on depression, grief & loss, developing coping skills, trauma healing, OCD, anxiety and stress; and major life adjustments (e.g. medical diagnosis or changes in health, breakups, leaving home or moving, career changes). Whatever your journey has been to bring you to this moment, I am here to support you. If you are ready for another step in the process, consider booking a free consultation.
License and Education
- Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW), Columbia University, 2020
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2016
- Minor in Criminal Justice, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 2016
- LCSW, California #115989
Credentials and Training
- Motivational Interviewing 7 Week Course Certification, 2019
- RISE (Recovering from Intimate Partner Violence through Strengths & Empowerment), August 2022
- Internal Family Systems Circle, December 2024
PRONOUNS
She/Her/Hers
BASED IN
San Francisco 🌁
LICENSED IN
California
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma Recovery
Self Esteem
Anger + Interpersonal Conflict
Substance Abuse + Addiction
OCD
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