I endeavor to speak from my Wise Self, counsel and connect with the Wise Self in others, and strengthen the Wise Self in all of us.
I describe myself as an intersectional somatic (body-based) psychotherapist. I start from the reality that we live in bodies with nervous systems in overlapping layers of society and identities. The work is deeply personalized and trauma-informed, combining breathwork, somatic release, therapeutic touch, meditation, hypnotherapy, EMDR, emotional and relational literacy, and just enough theory and talk therapy to bring it all together.
You deserve attentive personalized support that actually works. When you begin working with me I will assess a wider range of your lived experiences, history, and health than you might be used to from most “mental health” professionals. This is so I can get a full picture so we can really clarify your needs and goals and I can personalize your treatment. I want you to feel understood in a way that allows for real change. We will then dive deep with a personalized treatment plan.
It is clear to me that effective healthcare requires a truly integrative and personalized approach. My goal is to meet people where they are, skillfully get to the root of what is ailing, and facilitate effective, lasting change. Modern science increasingly demonstrates that all systems are connected – that the mind and body are truly inseparable, and that each of us lives at a unique intersection of ecological, societal, historical, and familial systems.
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – WA state
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- Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist
- EMDR Therapist
- Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release System (BBTRS) facilitator
- Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP)
- Mat Pilates Instructor-in-training (Balanced Body)
Click Here for Professional Background I earned a Bachelor of Arts from Reed College, and a Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health from Prescott College. My clinical training was completed in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I worked at Zephyrus of Santa Fe, the SW region’s only outpatient clinic dedicated to the treatment and prevention of eating disorders. I was fortunate to oversee the art therapy groups, in addition to participating in group therapy, movement therapy, and meal support therapy. I then worked under the guidance of an influential counselor and healer of Lakota descent, Scott Thomas, Ph.D., who specialized in abuse, addiction, gender, couple/family, and indigenous issues. I was fortunate to share an office (and friendship) with Alice K. Ladas, influential psychologist and co-author of the famous book The G Spot. I trained and worked at Gerard’s House, a non-profit grief center dedicated to supporting children and families who have lost loved ones. With the Gerard’s House crew I had the honor of being part of the seminal team that implemented the first Spanish grief program in the region. Inspired by my work at Gerard’s House, I studied with the Grief Recovery Instituteand became a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. During my time in Santa Fe, I was blessed to work with Tewa Women United,, a non-profit organization that serves as a safe place and provides support for Native American women struggling with issues related to alcoholism, suicide, domestic and sexual violence, and cultural identity loss. I have trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapyand use it in my work with couples. With the intent of broadening my ability to effectively help people overcome trauma, shame, and deeply entrenched habits and addictions, I spent years training to become an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist through the Wellness Institute. To increase my expertise in the field of integrative somatic psychotherapy, I have gone on to train as a Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release System facilitator (BBTRS) through the Biodynamic Breathwork Institute, founded by Giten Tonkov. At the request of clients and to further enhance my ability to provide a highly effective toolbox, I trained to provide EMDR therapy. With a background in nutrition and herbalism, it made sense to train as a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP) under the tutelage of Dr. Leslie Korn, Ph.D, MPH, LMHC. I can thus effectively and ethically address integrative healing modalities, cultural factors, nutrition, and herbal components of mental health and wellness. I am currently undertaking the training to become a Balanced Body Certified Mat Pilates Teacher, with the goal of bringing another level of trauma-informed mind-body care for individuals and groups.