Services
- Individual
- Child
- Adolescent/Teen
- Group
About My Clients
"What is wrong with me? Am I crazy? Why am I like this?" Sound like you? Let's talk. Spoiler alert- nothing is wrong with you! Experiencing trauma and/or long-term adversity causes the brain and body to adapt for survival. Once we are out of that environment, we often discover that those survival skills have turned into patterns that are keeping us from thriving. I believe in retraining our minds and bodies to thrive in the present, and stop reliving old survival patterns from our past.
My Background and Approach
You are in control. I have years of experience to help guide, support, and encourage you, but this is your journey. Are you just looking for some concrete tools to cope with your current stressors and problems? Great, I can do that for you! Do you want to take the deep dive and work on resolving some old traumas? I'm here for that as well. Somewhere in between? Let's make a plan and figure out our path. You are the expert in you. I am the expert in mental health. Let's work together to help you reach your goals. My background is working specifically with those who have experienced trauma and/or adversity. I have specific training and experience working with survivors of sexual violence and abuse. I am passionate about helping people take back control of their bodies and their lives. I am certified in TFCBT, and trained in EMDR and Trauma-Informed Yoga. I am passionate about treating people as a whole and honoring the mind-body connection in counseling.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe in the magic of neuroplasticity. Our brains are wonderful things that can learn and re-learn patterns of functioning. All we must do is learn the tools to unlock our potential for healing and for thriving. I believe in the power of nature. I feel my most alive on days when I can get outside, and I cope with winter by filling my house with potted plants! I am a yogi and believe in the mind-body connection. Our experiences live not just in our heads, but in our bodies as well. I like to incorporate both in my counseling practice so long as my clients feel safe doing so, because ultimately, you know what is right for you. I am passionate about social justice. I am a feminist and I support the principles of womanism. I believe Black Lives Matter and that we need to Stop AAPI hate. I support the LGBTQIA+ community and volunteer for PRIDE festival. I call my congress people. I am forever learning, re-learning, and unlearning in effort to best serve my fellow human beings.