What to expect from my approach

My style is supportive, non-judgemental, and empathic with respectful challenging when appropriate. I focus on the whole person, their strengths, and the system around them, e.g., family, work, and society. I use tools, visuals, and worksheets to promote deeper insights and self-reflection during and in between sessions. 

I base my approach on:

• Being strengths-, goals-, and solution-focused

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Neuroscience

• Positive psychology

After a free 30-minute consultation, I offer clients up to 90 minutes per additional session at an hourly rate. Depending on the nature of the goals and desired outcomes, sessions are personalized and take place at the pace that is right for the client whether once a week or once a month. Sessions are primarily held online and can be in-person by arrangement. Appointments may be cancelled without a fee 24 hours in advance.

Clients have described working with me as "helpful in directing self-realizations as to how I can achieve my goals and strengthen my drive" and as "an experience based on trust where I feel more confident in myself, my decisions, and my future path." Read more client comments.

My values and beliefs

Kindness, respect, trust, and collaboration serve as my moral compass. I believe that most challenges can be solved by mutually applying these values.

I believe that a thriving society starts with healthy individuals, relationships, and families. Therefore, I donate a portion of my income to the charity Pro Juventute which supports children and young people, along with their parents, to develop into self-determined and responsible individuals.

Education and Qualifications

2025 Parental Transition Coaching Qualification, Parent & Professional with the International Coaching Federation (ICF)

2025 Federally recognized psychologist, Psychology Professions Commission (PsyCo), Federal Office of Public Health, Switzerland

2024 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Accreditation (CIPD)

2024 Assessment Practitioner Award, Cambridge Assessment International Education

2023 Goethe German C1 Certification

2022 European Mentoring and Coaching Council Accredited Coach (EMCC)

2021 Strengthscope® Individual and Team Practitioner

2009 Master of Arts in Psychology with honors, California State University, Fullerton

2006 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Health Science with honors, California State University, Fullerton

2004 Associate of Arts in General Education with honors, Antelope Valley College

2002 High School diploma with honors, Quartz Hill High School

Board Membership

SSCP - Swiss Society of Coaching Psychologists

Memberships

FSP - Federation of Swiss Psychologists

ISCP - International Society of Coaching Psychologists

EMCC - European Mentor and Coaching Council

CIPD - Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development

PWN ZZ - Professional Women’s Network of Zurich and Zug

Psi Chi - The International Honor Society in Psychology

Professional Network and Engagements

Hanna Eichenberger, life and fertility support for women

Heinrich Zimmermann, Senior Scientist, Coaching Psychologist and Supervisor

Kate Smith, Learning & Development Professional for individuals and teams

Margarete Killer-Rietschel, Certified FSP Psychotherapist

Marie Stopforth, BPS Coaching Psychologist and Supervisor

Nicole Gilgen, lic. phil., FSP Coaching Psychologist

Noora Al-Rubai, FSP Psychologist and Business Coach

Philipp Bremer, Web Enthusiast & WordPress Specialist

Swiss Birth Stories, podcast interview about my birth stories

Young-Ju Becker, MSc, TCM Gynacology and Infertility Specialist

Media Requests

Please contact me directly with requests to contribute to articles, blogs, podcasts, interviews, etc.