Education & Experience

I was trained in Samatic and Attachment Focused EMDR (SAFE EMDR) by Deb Kennard in 2019. The SAFE approach has been the main focus of my practice and it enabled me to effectively apply EMDR to all kinds of complex client presentations. Inspired by Deb and my clients, I embarked on a personal transformation journey myself. Going through the certification process in the middle of the pandemic, joining Personal Transformation Institute (Deb's organization) to become an EMDRIA Approved Consultant in 2023, then became a SAFE EMDR Basic Trainer in 2024. At the end of Day 6 of basic training, I'm always filled with hope when we send off a fresh cohort of clinicians to braining this incredible therapy to the world. I'm also a Certified Provider for the Safe and Sound Protocol, created by Dr. Stephen Porges. I'm imformed by the most cutting edge neuroscience findings and Dr. Porges' Polyvagal Theory, bringing the most authentic embodied experience to therapy, consultation and training. Master of Social Work from University of Michigan; Master of Health Service Administration from University of Michigan. Worked as a mental health professional at Washtenaw Community Mental Health, Youth & Family Services from 2018 to 2021. Private Practice since Sept. 2021.