I founded Peregrine Psychotherapy on a firm believe that each individual holds the tools and wisdom to uncover their unique purpose. Traumatic experiences and life transitions can derail our sense of self and purpose. Maybe you or a loved one have experienced events that result in feeling adrift, unsure, confused, or overwhelmed. I respect the courage it takes to seek assistance. Facing doubt, shame or uncertainty can be painful and lonely. Working with a clinician can shed light on unrecognized patterns and dormant aspects of self in a safe and empathic relationship. I partner with clients to craft a learning environment where we can identify inner resources and with proper support build the skills necessary to navigate complex challenges.

My therapeutic approach is paced to resemble a slow-cooked meal, letting the client’s story unfold naturally through experience-based and imaginal exploration couched in evidence based models including the principals of psychodynamic, systemic, and somatic theory. I find that a creative personalized mix of these modalities is congruent with trauma-informed care especially when interwoven with the Sanctuary Model and an emphasis on crisis strategies for underrepresented populations. I strive to provide accessible care and welcome the opportunity to work with individuals outside my own race, gender/sexual identity, ethnicity, and culture. 

I am a cis-gendered, third generation descendent of Greek immigrants. I am in a long-term relationship and a co-parent to two neurodivergent children. I have experience in both special education and small business ownership/management as well as culinary and visual arts. I received a BFA from the University of Cincinnati and an MA in counseling psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara. I am a lifetime learner with a special passion for non-fiction writing, snowboarding, algebra, gardening, food preparation/canning, reading with my sons, neuroscience, and travel.