about me

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and anxiety disorders, with particular expertise in thought-based OCD (“Pure O”). I work primarily with high-functioning adults who struggle internally with intrusive thoughts, mental compulsions, chronic rumination, and intolerance of uncertainty — often while appearing capable and composed on the outside.

My professional career was established in Los Angeles, where I trained and practiced in a range of intensive and specialized settings. Early in my work, I gained foundational experience in dual-diagnosis treatment, including at Promises Treatment Centers, an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program that treats substance use alongside underlying mental health conditions. This work shaped my understanding of anxiety, avoidance, and emotional distress, and provided a strong clinical grounding.

As my practice evolved, my focus increasingly centered on anxiety and OCD. In Los Angeles, I worked in specialized OCD treatment settings, including Kimberley Quinlan Therapy & Counseling, providing evidence-based care for individuals with OCD and anxiety. Alongside this work, I maintained an established private practice serving adults with anxiety and OCD.

I later relocated to Arizona, where I continued working in OCD treatment at The Gateway Institute, an intensive outpatient OCD program, before establishing my private practice here. I am licensed in both California and Arizona and work with clients in both states.

I value depth, authenticity, and meaningful connection — both professionally and personally. I bring my full self into the room with clients: grounded, engaged, and thoughtful. I believe that openness, warmth, and genuine human connection are integral to serious, effective therapy.