I specialize working with teens, adults, couples, families and elders on issues with Unresolved Trauma/ PTSD, Innate and Communal Resilience, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Transitioning Through Life Cycles, Connecting Communication and Conflict Resolution, Spiritual Recovery, Vicarious and Secondary Trauma and Burnout. I work a great deal with persons in recovery from substance use and addictions.

My approach to therapy is multifaceted and collaborative. I respect people’s innate resilience and courage to seek support when their spirit has been broken in some way. I offer Brainspotting, Havening Touch, Guided Imagery, Art Therapy, Metaphor, Expressive, Cognitive and Narrative Approaches,  Shadow Work, Systemic Intergenerational Family Constellations. I am a member of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and The American Art Therapy Association (ATTA).

-I am a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist.

-I am a Certified Trauma Informed Parent Educator taught by Ruth Beaglehold at Echo Parenting, formerly known as the Center for Non-Violent Parenting. I also offer Havening Touch taught by Dr. Truitt through the Echo Center.

-I received my certification in TRE – Trauma Release Exercises with Nkem Ndefo who taught me the use of the self-induced therapeutic tremor (SITT) to build the capacity to manage life stressors and expand wellness.

-I hold a Mediation Certificate for Conflict Resolution through the Los Angeles County Bar Association.

-I’m also a Certified Yoga Nidra Facilitator trained with Rita Burgos through the California College of Ayurveda.

-I’m a Certified Systemic Family Constellation Facilitator having studied with Francesca Mason Boring and Sara Fancy. I’m currently studying at the International Trauma University with Dr Angwynn St. Just and her faculty.