About me

Welcome to Connect First!

I am a certified perinatal expert based in Studio City, California. I also own a separate private practice where I treat individuals and couples for psychotherapy in Los Angeles.

I love talking with my clients and helping them gain the clarity they need to make the changes they want. Feeling seen and heard is essential and I enjoy getting to know the quirks, pain points, vulnerability and resilience in all my clients.

When I became a parent, it completely changed how I approach therapy. Not only did I struggle as a new mother, but it transformed how I think about what support parents actually need. The mothers and fathers who were struggling (including myself) were often not feeling connected to themselves as people.

After thousands of hours of sitting with my clients and hearing their stories, I developed a system for how to find the solutions to the common emotional pain points in the transition to parenthood.

Becoming a mother is so hard and so magical. Both are true and I want every parent to cope with the tough stuff so they can enjoy those those moments of pure connection and joy.