Welcome
Welcome. If you found yourself here, perhaps you are curious how to start, or continue on, your own healing journey. Perhaps I can be of service.
Here is bit about myself and what I can offer you.
I have been a life long seeker of truth and healing. It is through my own journey that I have learned that it is only through honest, truthful connection with Self can there be peace and healing. Getting to that place however can be challenging. Life has much suffering and many distractions, often leading us away from ourselves, instead of encouraging us to stay connected to ourselves. In our work together, I will support you in a safe contained space, as you start or continue the process of reconnecting with yourself and releasing that which no longer serves you and may in fact be causing harm. I will hold a safe space for you, supporting you on your healing journey until you are ready to more fully support yourself. It is from that place that there is more joy, liberation and freedom.
Contact me if you are ready to start, or continue, this journey to freedom.
CREDENTIALS & TRAININGS
I graduated in 2003 from JFKU with a MA in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Transpersonal Psychology.
I am licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist (#47725)
I am a certified Master Hypnotherapist and certified in Alchemical Hypnotherapy, which has similar foundations of IFS.
I completed a year long multi-certification program at Heartwood Institute that included somatic work (including breath work & birth trauma.)
I have been using these modalities for over 30 years and bring a mostly somatic approach to the work.
I have studied the Enneagram since 2002 and am a certificated Enneagram Practitioner program through the Narrative Enneagram (https://www.narrativeenneagram.org/). The Enneagram is a valuable tool in helping to understand oneself, as well as others in your life. The Enneagram can help you identify cored beliefs and defense mechanisms.
THE WORK
I work with individuals, couples & families. I also facilitate groups and teach psychosocial education classes.
The work is not always easy but I will be there to support you, along the way. I will also be there to cheer you on when you embrace that freedom.
I utilize a variety of modalities in the work. Mindfulness, breathe work and somatic practices are foundations of the work. Object-Relations, Gestalt and Rogerian theoretical practices, as well the Enneagram are part of the process. I may incorporate Jungian psychology to explore dream work. I may use guided hypnotherapy, DBT , NVC or Motivational Interviewing as well as other modalities. We are unique beings and so one size of therapy does not fit all. No matter how I support you, we will explore the role the inner-critic (super-ego) has played in your life and you will learn to disengage from that unhealthy inner voice. I come to the room with the foundation of holistic psychology, so spiritual practices may be incorporated as well.
I have experience working with trauma, addiction, personality disorders, adoption, cultural and racial trauma. I have experience with with folx who are trans, gender-non conforming and LBGTQ+. I also work with those experiencing persistent pain, anxiety and depression.
I can provider letters for gender-affirming care.
I am of mixed-heritage; that along with my time living with Indigenous Americans influence my work. Diversity comes in may forms and your individual history will be honored and explored as part of the work because ones culture can be an important part your of your story.
I look forward to meeting you and starting this liberating journey.
COACHING:
For those outside the state of California, I offer these tools for personal growth.
*Enneagram Typing Interviews.
*Past Life Regressions.
These are not therapy; I will not be doing any diagnosis or treatment. These are for the purpose of personal growth.
PERSONAL GROWTH RETREATS & TRAVEL ADVENTURES
Personal growth retreats & adventures for therapists and seekers, in locations off the beaten path that also include humanitarian work. You will have experiences of a lifetime.
While these offer opportunity for personal growth and some CEU trainings, they are not therapy.
For more information, click here.
https://deeperdivingretreats.com/
PAYMENT
I do not take insurance. I can provide a superbill.
$150 for 45 minutes (sliding scale available)
I am contracted through Rula Telehealth. Through them, I am credentialed through several insurance companies. Go to
https://www.rula.com/ to see if your insurance is covered.
Please reach out with any questions.
Contact
Therapy is about the relationship. I offer an initial free 30 minute telephone consultation to determine whether we are a good match. Please bring your questions, concerns, hopes and fears. It is all welcome.
You can contact me through phone or email.
510.779.2549