If you’ve been holding a lot together for a long time, managing responsibilities, showing up for others, keeping things moving, while quietly running on empty, you’re not alone. . I work with adults in Fresno and across California, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, people in ethically non-monogamous, and those navigating kink who are capable, thoughtful, and resilient.

You’ve weathered a lot. You keep going. And at some point, that constant effort starts to cost more than it gives back. Many of the people I work with are exhausted from carrying so much internally: the pressure to not let anyone down, the strain of staying functional while feeling disconnected, the quiet anxiety that something will slip if they stop pushing. Often, these are people who don’t necessarily think of what they’ve lived through as “trauma.” It was just life, the norm, the way things were. Still, those experiences shaped how you learned to survive, relate, and care for themselves.

In our work together, we center on understanding what’s underneath the exhaustion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), California License #76698, and the co-founder and Clinical Director of Relationship Counseling Center of California. Change tends to happen when you begin to recognize the core needs that haven’t been met and how long you’ve been adapting without support.

Together, we slow things down, build steadiness in the moment, and make space to understand yourself with more honesty and compassion. From there, it becomes possible to reduce patterns that no longer fit and move toward repair, restoration, and reconnection.

I work deeply with adults, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people in ethically non-monogamous relationships, and those navigating kink who are navigating burnout, disconnection, unresolved trauma, anxiety, relationship strain, and the weight of unmet needs. Together, we address the patterns that keep you exhausted and disconnected, even when you look like you have it all together on the outside. I help people who have been functioning on autopilot, people-pleasing, overextending, or ignoring their own needs for so long that they’ve forgotten what it feels like to live aligned with their values and desires. You don’t have to keep running on empty.

My approach is warm and direct, structured when things feel overwhelming, and adaptive to what you need session by session. My role is to be a steady witness and an active partner in this process. Therapy here isn’t rushed or surface-level. It’s intentional, real-world grounded, and deeply supportive. I help you slow down enough to recognize what you’ve been carrying, understand the core needs that drive your patterns, and make choices that align with who you truly are.

What I consistently help people move toward is reclaiming themselves, restoring balance, and rebuilding lives that feel more aligned, connected, and whole. Not by becoming someone new, but by coming home to who they already are. You’ll reduce patterns that no longer fit, build steadiness, and reconnect with your feelings and needs in a way that feels sustainable and real. At Relationship Counseling Center of California, we believe your feelings and needs matter. This is a space designed for people ready to stop pushing and start healing.

Serving Fresno, Clovis, Madera, and the Central Valley, with online therapy available throughout California.