Clinical & Forensic Psychology grounded in care & discernment.
My Vision is to be recognized as a trusted and respected provider of Clinical and Forensic Psychology, known for my commitment to cultural competence, equity, adherence to evidence-based practice, my dedication to providing services with compassion and integrity, and my contributions to advancing the field of Clinical and Forensic Psychology through consultations and trainings.
Approach and Philosophy
I offer primarily in-person appointments in San Francisco. I am committed to working with BIPOC, Queer, or Neurodivergent individuals that are in need of more culturally responsive Clinical and Forensic practice. My philosophy focuses on de-pathologizing the BIPOC, Queer, or Neurodivergent experience by offering affirming services.
My expertise in Forensic Psychology can answer legal questions of criminal, family, and civil courts. My Clinical expertise is sex positive, poly and kink aware within the treatment of co-occurring disorders, trauma, problematic sexual behavior, substance abuse, neurodivergence, identity, and with perpetrators or survivors of violence. My Clinical and Forensic Services consider the lived experiences of my clients, and aims to include the considerations of identity and culture in systems of supremacy.
My assessment and therapeutic procedures include consideration of decolonization and intersectionality. The foundation of my work is anti-oppressive, liberation focused, and depth-oriented. My approach is strength based and implemented to build awareness, self efficacy, resilience and/or answer an evaluation inquiry. In Clinical practice, I will prescribe evidence based and ancestral interventions such as ritual, thought monitoring, community, meditation, behavioral experiments, narrative exploration, and promote your connection to your consciousness in our work. In Forensic practice, I will highlight cultural issues and make culturally appropriate recommendations.
I value a holistic approach that engenders the humanness of individuals. In either of my Clinical or Forensic Psychology Services, I invite collaboration, utilize compassion, and am driven by justice, integrity, and skill. I engender courage and humility whether I am interacting with judges, attorneys, or individuals.
I am affiliated with:
California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB)
Black Psychology Association (ABPsi)
Bay Area Therapist of Color Network (TOC)
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Emerging Black Clinicians Fellowship (EBCF)
Contra Costa County Superior Court
Gaylesta, The Psychotherapist Association for Gender & Sexual Diversity
Global Institute of Forensic Research (GIFR)
Inclusive Therapists
Therapy for Black Girls
Washington State Office of Public Defense
Association for Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA)
California Chapter ATSA (CalATSA)
Wind & Warrior Institute of Liberatory Healing
Forensic Mental Health Association of California
International Association Forensic Mental Health Services Editorial Board
Personhood
I am committed to social justice, anti-racism, and believe in the power of community.
My leisure interests include fitness, fashion, travel, wellness, music, spirituality, art, dance, food, and quality time with loved ones. I am a devoted mother to a daughter and my pet Raja.
I believe in manifestation, self liberation, and continual development for my personal and professional growth.
If you would like to learn more about me, please see my Curriculum Vitae.
I value cultural humility, systemic change, and liberation. My work is grounded in the Clinical and psycho-legal literature that recognizes how culture shapes mental health, treatment access, recovery, and the ways behavior is understood within legal systems. Across both Clinical and Forensic settings, I approach people with non-judgment, radical acceptance, directness, and empowerment, with values rooted in justice, diversity, and meaningful understanding of each person’s context.
