I have been passionately involved in the mental health field for the past sixteen years and practicing in a private setting for the past eight. I am dedicated to guiding and supporting individuals in connecting with themselves on a holistic level--promoting a greater sense of joy, empowerment, and whole-body wellness.

As a marriage and family therapist, I know that I found a path that allows me to be doing the work I am called to do; and I continue to strive to grow beyond the field of psychology to dive deeper into all forms of healing. This has lead me to study: psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, somatics, trauma-informed approaches, nutrition, spiritual counseling, yoga, reiki, and religious/indigenous traditions from both the East and the West. My hope is that by studying these various lenses, I have a wide range of experience and knowledge from which to support people in attaining greater healing on multiple levels.

I work using a body-centered, depth psychology approach. That means that I am right there with you empathically supporting, guiding, reflecting on, and honoring your journey toward greater well-being. I might ask you to notice how you're feeling in the moment, to pay attention to what is happening in your body, to speak from conflicting perspectives, or to practice doing something a little bit differently than what you're used to. Working this way allows for shifts to occur on all levels-body, mind, and soul- and with practice, these shifts will lead to you accomplishing your goals and help you to grow yourself and your well-being.

Education

University of California Davis - Psychology, emphasis in Biology, B.S.

University of San Francisco -  Counseling Psychology, M.A.

California Institute of Integral Studies - East West Psychology, Ph.D. Candidate 

Training

Jungian-oriented Psychotherapy

Somatic-based psychotherapy: Somatic Experiencing + Formative Psychology

EMDR

Spiritual Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Applied Behavioral Analysis (Autism)                                                     

License 

MFT #85649

Additional Certifications

Yoga (200 hr)

Reiki

Affiliations

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) http://www.camft.org