About me
I received my Masters in Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2015, which prepared me for licensure in both Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Certified Professional Counseling (CPC). I work under the direct supervision of Carrie Michael, LMFT.
As a therapist with many years of experience, I am dedicated to helping my clients find the root of their challenges and re-connect to their authentic self.
I help individuals and families transform from stuck and overwhelmed, to feeling back in control of their lives. I have an inclusive approach and work through a depth, and trauma informed, relational perspective.
I have worked in both community mental health and closely with psychiatrists. I have gained experience working with anxiety and depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, chronic pain and illness, insomnia, life transitions, grief, many types of trauma and PTSD, addiction, interpersonal difficulties in relationships, cutting and emotional dysregulation in adolescents, family therapy including divorce and blended families, domestic violence, and more.
Often working from a “bottom-up approach,” I address nervous system regulation and safety in your body as an important foundation to healing. This prioritizes the body’s signals and experiences as the starting point for therapeutic work.
I draw upon many approaches, including Family Systems and Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Breathwork, Mindfulness Practices, Yoga and Movement Practices, Polyvagal Theory, and Psychodynamic and Jungian Depth perspectives.
PERSONAL
I have been married to my husband for 16 years and we have two children. Besides my passion for children, families, parenting, and mental health and well-being, I have had a lifetime love of yoga, nutrition and holistic health, photography, traveling, and hiking.