About Me

As a holistic therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting my clients' overall mental wellness by integrating approaches tailored to their unique needs. My practice is grounded in the belief that true healing encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Healing takes place in the context of relationships, so I hope to build a safe, trusting relationship with you and/or your family. I have tremendous compassion and empathy for others because I believe people are doing the best they can with the life circumstances and coping skills they have. ​I am not your ordinary therapist. I will invite you to challenge your growing edges and try things that might be outside of the box. I try to help others befriend their nervous system and parts of themselves that they may not understand or even like. I believe that talk therapy can be powerful for a number of people and am happy to do just talk therapy. At the same time, I find that incorporating holistic, creative, playful, sensory activities such as movement, sound, 5 needle ear acupuncture protocol, breathworks, art, sandtray, play, etc. can help us heal our whole selves. ​In trauma work, "the body keeps the score" as Bessel van der Kolk says, so it is essential to use a bottom up approach which means that therapy needs to start with interventions to heal the lower parts of the brain first in order to heal and be able to access the upper, more cognitive brain. Taking the step to seek therapy is an act of courage and self-compassion. I understand that life can be overwhelming, and reaching out for support can be daunting. Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, behavior or other things, I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey toward hope, healing, and growth. Some theories and interventions I utilize include Interpersonal Neurobiology, Polyvagal Theory, Attachment, Loss and Grief, Child Centered Play Therapy, Theraplay principles (Trained in Level 1 and 2), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Sandtray Therapy, Mindfulness, HeartMath, Expressive Arts, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed therapy, and Prescriptive Play Therapy Interventions. I am an Acudetox Specialist, EMDR Certified Therapist, TBRI® Practitioner, HeartMath® Certified Practitioner, Safe and Sound Practitioner, and certified in TF-CBT.