A little of my story
How I got here.
Over 17+ years, I've worked across a lot of settings, outpatient clinics and schools among them, with children and families at the center the whole way through. Pediatrics is where I've always been strongest, and family-centered care is how I've always practiced.
I began working over video out of necessity, the way many of us did, and then kept going, because it worked. For a lot of families it worked better: I got to see the child in their own room, with their own things, and coach the caregiver right there in the moment where it counts.
The name Bravo has always felt right to me. It reflects the praise and encouragement I want children to feel in therapy, and it is also a small nod to my musical theater background. That expressive, playful side of me still shows up in sessions, because kids learn best when they feel safe, successful, and ready to try again.
The screen isn't a wall between us. It's a window into the family's world, and that turns out to be a real clinical advantage.
Outside of therapy, I enjoy hiking, camping, ocean time, and exploring new places with my husband and daughter. Our time in Mexico and Spain has brought Spanish learning, new traditions, and a deeper appreciation for the many ways families communicate and connect.
