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I believe in the human capacity for growth and healing and I work to create a safe, judgement free space to assist my clients in fostering both.
About Me
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (#49259) and Oregon (#T2161) with experience in a variety of therapeutic modalities. My approach blends traditional talk psychotherapy with somatic and expressive arts therapies, allowing for deep, meaningful healing through mind-body connection and creative expression.
My Approach
Using somatic techniques in my practice has shown me the healing that occurs when the body and mind connect. Our bodies hold wisdom, and when we access this, we can utilize it in our work together. At times I integrate the creative arts into therapy, drawing on art, movement, collage, and other expressive techniques to foster self-discovery and healing. While these areas are my passion, I also work with clients using more traditional talk therapy methods.
While my past work has included supporting children and parents, my current focus is on individuals, adolescents, couples, families, and parents. My experience includes:
Let’s work together to uncover the insights and strategies that will support your well-being.
Education & Training
Professional Experience
About Me
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (#49259) and Oregon (#T2161) with experience in a variety of therapeutic modalities. My approach blends traditional talk psychotherapy with somatic and expressive arts therapies, allowing for deep, meaningful healing through mind-body connection and creative expression.
My Approach
Using somatic techniques in my practice has shown me the healing that occurs when the body and mind connect. Our bodies hold wisdom, and when we access this, we can utilize it in our work together. At times I integrate the creative arts into therapy, drawing on art, movement, collage, and other expressive techniques to foster self-discovery and healing. While these areas are my passion, I also work with clients using more traditional talk therapy methods.
While my past work has included supporting children and parents, my current focus is on individuals, adolescents, couples, families, and parents. My experience includes:
- Individual depth work
- Adolescent therapy
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Crisis counseling
- Couples counseling
- Parenting & co-parenting support
Let’s work together to uncover the insights and strategies that will support your well-being.
Education & Training
- BA in Psychology, Sonoma State University, 2002
- MA in Counseling, Sonoma State University, 2007
- Triple P Provider Accreditation: Primary Care Level 3 & Level 4 Group
- 17-Day Intensive Somatic Psychotherapy Training
- Clinical Hypnotherapy Training Levels 1 & 2, Hypnotherapy Training Institute
Professional Experience
- Volunteer for United Against Sexual Assault - Rape Crisis Line
- Volunteer counselor at YWCA therapeutic preschool
- Volunteer counselor at YWCA - Supporting women who have fled domestic violence situations
- Counselor at SSU's Community Counseling Center
- Support Our Students (SOS) Counselor - Counseling at-risk teens at a local middle school (9/2006-6/2009)
- Ran Sonoma County Office of Education's 12-week mental health program (2008-2015) - Provided play therapy to special needs preschoolers, weekly counseling for their families, and training for staff and parents
- Supervised interns and trainees at SOS counseling services (11/2014-9/2016)
- Employ and supervise Associate MFTs and Associate Professional Clinical Counselors in my private practice (02/2016-present)
- Currently in private practice in Santa Rosa, CA - Providing in-person and telehealth counseling; offering virtual sessions to clients throughout California and Oregon