Blending insight-oriented therapy with myth, metaphor, and embodied somatic work for a unique healing approach to creating change

I hold a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology—Emphasis in Depth Psychology, from Pacifica Graduate Institute. There I trained in a compassionate, client-centered approach to therapy that promotes wholeness and self-acceptance. My work emphasizes mindfulness, authenticity, and autonomy, with a focus on helping clients cultivate healthier relationships and more liberated lives.

Integrating somatic and trauma-informed psychotherapy practice

I am a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and work with a range of physical, emotional, and attachment traumas. Respecting the body-mind-spirit connection, I integrate somatic and depth-oriented approaches to support healing and reduce suffering—creating space for a reawakening of your innate joy.

A deepening approach to anxiety

My early foundation in treating anxiety and panic was partially informed by the CHAANGE Program—a structured, CBT-based protocol emphasizing building self-mastery and reducing symptoms without medication. While I no longer use that formal system, it confirmed my belief that anxiety is both understandable and treatable. Over time, my practice has evolved into a more integrative, trauma-informed approach that addresses root causes through somatic awareness, emotional processing, deepened self-understanding, compassion, and nervous system regulation.

Additional somatic training

I attended Kathy Kain’s year-long Touch Skills Training for Psychotherapists, a companion modality to Somatic Experiencing emphasizes safe, healing touch supporting trauma resolution. Certification pending.

Life experience as a path

I entered my counseling masters program in early mid-life. My approach to therapy has been informed by client centered and depth training, as well as, my own rich life and career experience. You can read more about that here.