My Approach to Helping
I work with adult and adolescent clients to heal symptoms such as depression, anxiety, addictions, body image issues, somatic pain or illness, suicidal ideation, parent- child related difficulties, and attachment-based wounds. Through the lens of Internal Family Systems, a non-pathologizing approach to healing trauma, I help clients to align with their internal resource for healing, get to know the true meaning of their symptoms, and unburden the pain they carry. Clients report feeling greater connectedness, expanded perspective on their lives and compassion for themselves and others around them following treatment.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and level II trained internal family systems (IFS) practitioner. I completed my doctoral degree in 2012 at the California School of Professional Psychology and pre and post-doctoral internships at UCSF’s Child Trauma Research Program. I am also certified in child-parent psychotherapy and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy from Naropa University. I am available to assist clients in prepping and integrating their psychedelic experiences at this time.
In addition to trauma work, I also love working with individuals who simply have a passion for self-discovery and curiosity about their inner worlds. My style is one of compassionate inquiry and gentle guidance, along with the courage necessary to assist clients with sometimes challenging internal terrain.