INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
My clinical experience includes work in private practice, community mental health, trauma-focused settings, developmental and family-based programs, psychological assessment environments, and pediatric neurology settings.
Due to my proximity to Silicon Valley, I often work with professionals in high-pressure environments, as well as immigrants and bicultural individuals navigating different cultural expectations, identities, and family systems.
My background is in attachment, trauma, early development, and developmental differences. I trained at the UCSF Infant-Parent Program and UCSF Child Trauma Research Center, and my clinical work continues to be informed by attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and developmental psychology.
I also spent many years working with children, adolescents, and families in developmental and community-based settings, including facilitating social skills groups for neurodivergent children and teens. My experience working alongside families in pediatric neurology and developmental settings continues to inform how I understand neurodivergence, emotional regulation, family dynamics, sensory differences, and social functioning.
While I no longer work directly with very young children, this background strongly informs how I work with both adolescents and adults around emotional patterns, nervous system responses, relationships, identity, and neurodivergence.
Depending on the person and the situation, I draw from:
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EMDR
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy
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Mindfulness-based approaches
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Attachment-focused and interpersonal work
I have additional training in trauma treatment, anxiety, attachment, interpersonal neurobiology, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Circle of Security, DIR/Floortime, and the Gottman Method.
I work with teens and adults around:
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Anxiety and chronic stress
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Trauma and difficult past experiences
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Relationship patterns
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Self-esteem and self-criticism
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Emotional overwhelm and reactivity
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Burnout
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Life transitions
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Codependency
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Neurodivergence, including ADHD and autism
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Perimenopause and menopause
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Identity, cultural, and immigrant-related experiences
I offer online therapy for clients located in California.
Fluent in English and Turkish.
What types of clients do you work with?
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem issues, life transitions, codependency, neurodivergence (including ADHD and autism), and identity or cultural concerns.
What is your therapeutic background?
My background includes work in private practice, community mental health, trauma-focused settings, developmental and family-based programs, psychological assessment environments, and pediatric neurology settings.
Do you specialize in trauma?
Yes. My training and clinical work are strongly informed by trauma treatment, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and developmental psychology. I also have additional training in EMDR and trauma-focused approaches.
What therapy approaches do you use?
Depending on the individual and their needs, I draw from:
EMDR
Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy
Mindfulness-based approaches
Attachment-focused therapy
Interpersonal and relational work
What is your experience with neurodivergence?
I have extensive experience working with neurodivergent children, teens, and families in developmental and community-based settings, including social skills groups and pediatric neurology environments. This continues to inform my work with adolescents and adults around emotional regulation, sensory differences, social functioning, and relationships.
Do you work with immigrants or bicultural clients?
Yes. Due to my proximity to Silicon Valley, I frequently work with immigrants, bicultural individuals, and professionals navigating cultural expectations, identity, family dynamics, and high-pressure environments.
Do you work with professionals experiencing burnout or stress?
Yes. I often support professionals dealing with chronic stress, burnout, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, and work-life balance challenges.
What age groups do you currently see?
I currently work with teens and adults. Although I no longer work directly with very young children, my developmental background continues to inform my approach.
What trainings or certifications do you have?
My training includes:
UCSF Infant-Parent Program
UCSF Child Trauma Research Center
Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Circle of Security
DIR/Floortime
The Gottman Method
Additional training in attachment, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal neurobiology
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. I offer online therapy for clients in California.
What languages do you speak?
I am fluent in English and Turkish.
How does your developmental background influence your work with adults?
My work with children and families deeply informs how I understand adult emotional patterns, attachment styles, nervous system responses, identity development, and relationship dynamics.
Do you use an attachment-based approach?
Yes. Attachment theory is a core foundation of my work and helps guide how I understand relationships, emotional patterns, and healing.
Can you help with relationship patterns and emotional reactivity?
Yes. I frequently work with clients around relationship dynamics, self-criticism, emotional overwhelm, nervous system regulation, and recurring interpersonal patterns.
Do you work with menopause or perimenopause-related concerns?
Yes. I support clients navigating the emotional, relational, and identity-related aspects of perimenopause and menopause.