My Approach
My practice is rooted in present-moment awareness, neurobiology (the biology of the nervous system) and somatics (the mind-body connection). Therapy with me focuses on illuminating and working with the subtle interplay of mind and body, as this very interplay is the root of chronic stress, anxiety, and many other mental health symptoms. Together we will teach you to recognize your symptoms as wise messengers and empower you to respond in ways that cultivate healing and wellbeing.
Our bodies are sources of profound intelligence that most of us learn to tune out at early age. While every treatment plan is unique, a common thread is to empower individuals to re-establish their connection to the wisdom of their bodies. In session, we learn to welcome all experiences of mind and body as portals to insight and growth. Questions? Reach out here.
Clinical credentials at a glance:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #147788
I hold a masters degree in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies
I completed my clinical training at Church Street Integral Counseling Center, a Gestalt therapy practice based in San Francisco, where I was mentored by Debbie Stone, Vicky Julita Spiers, Gieve Patel, and Lu Grey. Gestalt therapy is a somatic therapy modality rooted in present-moment awareness and inquiry
I’ve completed Level II training in Integrative Restoration, a somatic meditation and self-inquiry practice that I weave into my therapeutic work
Other areas of study include:
Mentorship with Karen Chadwick, a trainer of Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment* as well as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy*
Somatic Experiencing* training with Peter Levine
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy* trainings with Kelley Callahan
Mindfulness meditation training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach
Current participant in 11-month Dharma of Self-Inquiry study group with Richard Miller
*denotes neurobiology-based, somatic therapy modality; designed specifically to address traumatic stress