Why This Work Matters
I believe people are doing the best they can with the experiences, relationships, and resources they’ve had.
That belief guides the way I meet every person who walks through my door. It leads me to approach each story with gentleness, curiosity, compassion, and deep respect for the ways people have learned to adapt and survive.
It is a privilege to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families as they reconnect with themselves, strengthen their relationships, and move forward with greater clarity, connection, and intention.
I Didn’t Always Know I Would Become a Therapist
My path began in the world of ballet, where I spent many years as a dancer and instructor. Later, I built a career in the corporate world before eventually finding my way into the field of mental health.
Each chapter deepened my appreciation for the complexity of being human and continues to shape the therapist I am today.
What drew me to therapy wasn't simply a desire to help people. It was a deep curiosity about how our experiences and relationships shape who we become.
The Path That Brought Me Here
My years as a dancer taught me discipline, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence.
My time in the corporate world gave me a firsthand understanding of the pressures many professionals quietly carry – the drive to perform, the difficulty in asking for help, and the cost of “having it all together.”
My work as a life coach affirmed my belief in people's capacity for change while revealing my desire to support people at a deeper level. Today, I offer both therapy and coaching as distinct services, each suited to a different kind of support. I describe the difference in more detail on the Who I Help page.
My own journey taught me how easily we can become disconnected from our own innate sense of knowing while trying to meet expectations, and navigate life's demands.
This deepened reverence continues to shape the way I meet each person who comes to therapy. These experiences ultimately led me to pursue a master’s degree in counseling psychology and become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, where I found the depth of therapeutic work I had been seeking.
Education & Training
Education
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, National University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of California, San Diego
Clinical Experience
Practicum and post-graduate clinical work at a residential and outpatient addiction treatment facility
Clinical experience in community mental health, providing care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
Advanced Training
EMDR Basic Training
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Level I
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Trauma Treatment
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level I
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Master Certified Professional Life Coach (ICF-accredited)
Behind The Scenes
A seamless therapy experience extends beyond the therapy room.
That’s why I’m grateful to have Caroline Skrable supporting Wrenn Renewal Therapy.
Caroline Skrable
Practice Coordinator
Caroline is a Dean's List Psychology major at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences and a Dance minor at the Glorya Kaufman School of Dance (Class of 2028). Her studies combine an interest in human behavior and mental health with rigorous classical and contemporary dance training.
She brings client-facing experience in hospitality, along with experience in social media and community engagement. Caroline is dedicated to helping each person feel welcomed and supported from their very first interaction.