I use a “whole person” model in my work, understanding any somatic/physical, emotional/psychological, and social/relational components of what you wish to focus on in therapy, and using somatic, heart-centered, cognitive, behavioral, and relational techniques that help you find the growth, solutions, healing, or well-being you seek.

In doing so, I experience you as a human being who is integral to a variety of systemic, mycelial networks of life, such as your relationships, your culture(s), and our planet’s ecosystem.

I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, family systems, and transpersonal. I’m trauma-informed, IFS-informed, and I’m always actively continuing to learn and incorporate new, research-based therapy techniques. I’m warm and compassionate, and also direct and challenging when I feel it will serve you: I avoid being, in the words of one of my teachers, Terry Real, “too heavy on nurture and too short on truth.”

I’m deeply aware of the multisensory and multidimensional nature of human experience and learning, and I’m always assessing whether it might be wise to add components to our work, beyond talking, that might be a fit for you, such as somatic techniques including EMDR, the Flash Technique, movement and embodiment practices, music and singing; creating art, experiences in nature, dance, mindfulness, and ritual, any of which can be crucial additions for some clients during, and/or between, therapy sessions. With some clients for whom it is a fit, I do outdoor therapy, eg. in public parks and on walks, which, for some, can enhance or accelerate the therapy.

You can expect our work to take place in a safe, attuned space of connection, collaboration, and change. I bring presence and empathy when listening and witnessing are what you need, and I bring a lively spirit and an action orientation when you are looking for movement and growth — I won’t just say, “How does that make you feel?”

In our work, I’m deeply sensitive to, and celebrate, differences among all human beings, be they cultural, racial, ethnic, physical ability, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation/attraction, age, religion & spirituality, class, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity, language and all other characteristics that make up our individual and collective identities. I use an intersectional approach to understand how injustice and oppression may contribute to my clients’ mental health symptoms.

I’m focused on the change that you seek. I combine your goals for therapy, an understanding of your history and strengths, and my experience to develop, in collaboration with you, a customized plan for our work that is attuned to your individuality. Together, we monitor progress toward your goals and make changes to the plan if needed.

If you wish, I give you things to work on between sessions. And I’m never far from my sense of humor.

Next: Learn more about my specialties or my background and training.