About Me

My area of expertise is supporting clients experiencing complex trauma and dissociation. I am passionate about working with addiction and dual pathologies, athlete performance enhancement, PTSD, CPTSD, attachment-related issues, sexual and psychological abuse, phase-of-life and family transitions, and grief and loss.

In addition to my credentials as an EMDR Certified Clinician, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Facilitator, I am trained in the EMDR Advanced Progressive Approach for trauma and dissociation, as well as Internal Family Systems. I am also a Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, Certified Sandplay Therapist, and certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research through MAPS and CIIS. Additionally, I have completed certification requirements for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and families. I enjoy presenting at national and international conferences and workshops, as well as consulting with treatment teams and athletic programs.

My work brings issues into focus through a trauma-informed, depth psychological, person-centered, and relational perspective. My strengths include compassion, the capacity to work with intense emotions, and a deep curiosity about my clients’ internal worlds.

Throughout my clinical career, I have explored and addressed trauma in a wide variety of settings. In South Africa, I lived and worked as an HIV program developer, psychosocial trainer, and consultant. I also led a team of social workers in developing and establishing a fully accredited diversion program for youth in conflict with the law, with an emphasis on community restorative justice, substance abuse awareness, and leadership development.

I have conducted psychotherapy training for trauma-focused organizations in Eswatini and provided trauma therapy, advocacy, and life-skills training for Zimbabwean refugees and individuals living with and affected by HIV in high-transmission areas. I also provided EMDR therapy to first responders working with Doctors Without Borders. In addition, I have extensive experience as a wilderness therapist, providing intensive, acute trauma-informed care to emerging young adults. I have directed family programs for residential treatment centers and have significant experience working with couples and families during times of transition.

My ongoing private therapy and consultation practice, with locations in Beverly Hills and Redondo Beach, California, specializes in acute and complex trauma, dissociation, trauma and addiction, and phase-of-life transitions for individuals, couples, and families. At the heart of my work is the belief that creating meaningful connections is the cornerstone of healing.

Formerly an NCAA Division I collegiate gymnast and team captain, I owned and operated a gymnastics academy for 20 years. I incorporate strength-based psychotherapy with coaching techniques to support a whole-person, mind–body approach that fosters resilience, empowerment, and sustainable life skills.

In my personal time, I enjoy gardening, beekeeping, skiing, hiking, traveling, CrossFit, yoga, and spending time with my beautiful children and grandchildren.