I am confident that each and every one of us comes from a place of intrinsic goodness. Within each of us, are the internal resources and resilience we need to navigate life. It is my mission to hold a space for you to reconnect with your natural abilities to turn difficult social and emotional situations into opportunities for empowerment, compassion and independence.
I believe in the original meaning of the word health, which comes from the Old English hælþ, meaning "wholeness, being whole, sound or well, integrity," For me, healing doesn’t just mean alleviating symptoms. By definition, healing is about integration and connectedness.
I offer a therapeutic setting that helps cultivate awe, wonder, and imagination so that we can foster our innate and authentic connection with ourselves and others. I take a holistic approach to treatment utilizing a mix of modalities including; Somatic Experiencing, Safe & Sound Protocol, EMDR, Polyvagal Theory and Parts Integration.
I have over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief and loss. I hold a Bachelors in Psychology & Education as well as a dual Master's degree in Art Therapy & Clinical Psychology from Naropa University, a Buddhist-Inspired university which blends mindfulness and psychotherapy.
RECENT TRAININGS:
Somatic Experiencing Beginning I, II, III
Somatic Experiencing Intermediate I, II, II
Somatic Experiencing Advance, I, II
Certified Somatic Experiencing Practioner 2024
Safe & Sound Protocol Therapy, 2023
Polyvagal-Focused and Sensorimotor Expressive Arts Therapy
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
EMDRIA Approved EMDR Therapist, Level 1 & Level 2