Hi there! I’m Megan, a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY29534) who specializes in perinatal mental health, survivors of sexual and domestic violence and concerns around substance use. I am especially passionate about the intersection of cultural humility and generational trauma in support of generational healing within pregnant and postpartum parents and their transition to motherhood.

As a mom of two littles who balances the mental load, the school schedule, and my own work schedule, I understand first hand the demands of motherhood, relationships, and life. I know that we have to do it tired, do it sick, do it alone, and my hope is to become a support person in your village.

After completing my undergraduate degree at San Francisco State University, I received my Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, where I trained in settings such as the Santa Anita Family Services and the Family Recovery Center.

I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the San Diego State University and postdoctoral training at Reedley College. My dissertation and focus of research studied the effects of trauma in adolescence and how to utilize alternative methods of treatment within diverse populations specifically focusing on creative arts therapies to provide trauma informed care. I am also certified in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International.

In my practice, I strive to build authentic, raw, and trusting relationships with my clients. I work to understand each client’s unique multicultural identities and values by drawing from their life experiences to help them build agency and confidence to start living the life that is aligned with their value system. I pull from evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Strength Based Interventions to help meet my clients where they are at.

I am passionate about reaching a wide audience of moms and birthing people to help them build tolerance for their day to day, recognize patterns of generational healing, build community, and recognize they are in fact “not three people” to aid in the transition to motherhood. Outside of the therapy room, I love to work on this mission through my social media and as co-host of Millennial Pause to be debuting soon.  I am also passionate about giving back to the field of psychology through supervision and training. I live in the East Bay with my family where I love to explore the Bay Area and surrounding areas especially the parks, zoos, and aquariums with my two children. I am a wannabe yelp foodie, I am always dancing, cooking, seeing musicals, and watching true crime and reality tv shows.