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About My Clients
We work with clients who are seeking change at the neurological level. We specialize in trauma, and especially developmental trauma. We are also specialize in PTSD, CPTSD, traumatic brain injuries, autoimmune disease, adoption and near death experiences.
My Background and Approach
I am dedicated to bridging neuroscience research with practical applications, aiming to provide clinicians with effective protocols for clients dealing with PTSD, somatic issues, attachment difficulties, and particularly developmental trauma. For over 31 years, my husband and I have raised a musically talented son and actively participated in the adoption community. Early in my career, I was a teacher, soccer coach, and martial arts instructor, with sports playing a significant role in my life. I played college soccer and concluded my competitive journey as an extreme expedition adventure racer. In my free time, I love outdoor activities like ATV riding, paddle boarding, kayaking, and skiing. I hold a Doctorate in Psychology, a Master’s in Professional Counseling, and a Master’s in Religious Education. I am a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), an SE assistant, and a Body and Somatic Education Practitioner (BASE-P).
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Many have reached out for help and found some great healing with psychotherapy, yet sometimes there was still a missing element. For those with developmental trauma, there was an inability to shred those last bits of flashbacks, sensation issues, hypervigilance or dysregulation. After discovering Somatic Experiencing and having my first personal session, I knew I was on the right track. It led me to also discover Neuroaffective Touch and BASE. Still there seemed to be a missing element with developmental trauma. Then I discovered the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, which targets gaps in brain development. I wrote my dissertation on the impact and treatment of developmental trauma. The theory is called Dunkins Developmental Trauma Treatment. My colleagues and I offer this proprietary protocol at 14 Peaks as I am passionate about our community and the future generations.