Welcome! I’m Caroline, a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY33758) specializing in anxiety and OCD during pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood.

I especially love working with women who are navigating perfectionism, people-pleasing, “mom guilt,” burnout, identity changes, and the often complicated transition back to work after having a baby. You may be doing everything you can to be a “good mom” while simultaneously feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to find your footing in this new version of your life.

As a mom of two myself, I understand how profoundly motherhood can change you. It can be an incredible and meaningful transition, and also one that can leave you feeling stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are or want to be. My role as your therapist is to help you feel less alone, make sense of what you're experiencing, and develop new strategies and perspectives that help you clarify and start living the life you want.

I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of good therapy. I strive to create a space that feels genuine, open, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. I’ll work to understand your unique identities, values, relationships, life experiences, and current stressors rather than approaching you as a diagnosis or a set of symptoms.

My approach is evidence-based and highly individualized. Depending on your needs and goals, I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness-based therapies. Together, we'll tailor treatment to help you understand what's keeping you stuck and make meaningful changes in the areas of your life that matter most.

INDIVIDUAL & COUPLES THERAPY

I received my undergraduate degree from Tulane University before completing my Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology through the PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium. During graduate school, I trained in settings including the Stanford Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Palo Alto VA.

I completed my predoctoral internship at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System and postdoctoral training at Pacific Anxiety Group. My graduate research with the Stanford Eating Disorder Research Program focused on helping parents transmit healthy eating behaviors to their children. I have also completed advanced training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International.

My work with moms extends beyond the therapy room. I’m passionate about helping women find more peace, joy, fulfillment, and humor in the transition to motherhood, and loving reaching moms who may not yet be ready to sit down in a therapist's office.

I share much of this work through Instagram and as co-host of The Moms Are Alright podcast.

I live in San Francisco with my husband and two boys. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me exploring the city and surrounding areas, trying a new restaurant, hiking, traveling, or watching a cooking competition show.