About Rusty

During the pandemic, I watched friends, neighbors, and family struggle with isolation, uncertainty, and profound change. At the time, I had spent more than a decade building a career in marketing. I enjoyed the work and was proud of what I had built, but the experience made me want to do something more directly connected to helping people. I decided to leave marketing to pursue therapy.

Today, my practice is rooted in that same desire to create positive change as people navigate difficult periods in their lives; especially when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next.

Who I work with

Most of the people I work with are professionals and creatives. They are capable, thoughtful, and often successful, yet find themselves feeling stuck in their work, relationships, or sense of direction. I work with anxiety, burnout, ADHD, relationship issues, and major life transitions.

A significant part of my practice is with neurodivergent adults and LGBTQ+ clients, including people who were not diagnosed or did not begin exploring these parts of themselves until adulthood. I offer an affirming, nonjudgmental space to look honestly at who you are, how you relate to others, and what you want your life to become.

I tailor the work to each person or couple. Together, we look beneath the immediate problem, identify what may be getting in the way, and consider the larger questions of identity, relationships, and purpose. My approach is integrative and grounded in your goals.

What I am like in the room

Warm yet direct, and more active than some therapists. I will say what I am noticing. I will ask the question underneath the question. I will tell you if I think something is not working, including something about how we are working.

How I work


Credentials
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, California, LMFT #165159

  • M.A. Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University

  • Brainspotting I Certified

  • Trauma-informed Practitioner

  • Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists & American Psychological Association