Clinical issues/specialties
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma
- Childhood Trauma
- Complex Trauma
- C-PTSD
- Depression
- Developmental Trauma
- Emotional Abuse
- First Gen Trauma
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Narcissistic Abuse
- PTSD
- Relational Trauma
Populations served
- Adults (20+)
Clinical modalities used with clients
Therapy services location
Remote telehealth sessions for clients all over California and Florida.
Clinical Style
Warm, engaged, direct, relatable, and evidence-based.
License
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #95719
Florida Telehealth Provider (TPMF356)
Degrees
Brown University | BA in Egyptology, BA in History | 2004
California Institute of Integral Studies | Masters in Counseling Psychology | 2012
Advanced Trainings
Member, EMDRIA, #60710950
Complex Trauma Certification Training Levels 1 & 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II) | Janina Fisher, Ph.D., and Bessel
Van Der Kolk | (in progress)
Integrative Approach to Treating Trauma: Blending IFS, Sensorimotor, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, and More | Janina Fisher | May 2022
Chronic Suicidality and Self Destructive Behavior | Janina Fisher | May 2022
Advanced PTSD Case Conceptualization | Stephanie Sacks, Ph.D. | May 2022
EMDR-Certified Therapist | EMDRIA | July 2021
Attachment-Focused EMDR – Healing Developmental Deficits and Adults Abused as Children | Laurell Parnell, Ph.D. | June 2021
EMDR Basic Training | Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute | December 2019
Why I do this work
I can’t not do this work. Not only is this work of trauma recovery my passion, but it’s also my own life story. Having come from a traumatic childhood myself and having personally experienced the life-changing, transformative, and life-giving effects of good trauma therapy, becoming a trauma clinician myself and helping others to achieve this change feels like nothing short of a calling and a mission. I want to be able to support as many people as possible who, despite coming from very adverse childhoods, still have the best adulthood possible.
The best part of my job
Without a doubt, the best part of my job is my clients. I love getting to connect deeply with extraordinary people who, despite having had terrible things happen to them, are still hopeful that change is possible. Every time I meet a new client, I feel like I’m unwrapping a Christmas gift – slowly unfolding, and getting to know the incredible soul who trusts me enough to be a part of their healing journey moves me so much.
How I spend my free time
When I’m not working, I’m with my beloved daughter and husband. We’re either hanging out together or spending time with our wonderful friends. I also make time every day to ride my Peloton, weightlift, or run since exercise is so helpful to my own mental health. I also love puttering around the house, cooking, and doing little projects while listening to fiction books on Audible, learning new languages on Duolingo, and daydreaming about/planning my little family’s next international adventure.
Favorite quote
“She could never go back and make some of the details pretty. All she could do was move forward and make the whole beautiful.” Terri St. Cloud
Top personal growth resources
- The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook: Practical Mind-Body Tools to Heal Trauma, Foster Resilience and Awaken Your Potential by Arielle Schwartz, PhD
- Transforming The Living Legacy of Trauma: A Workbook for Survivors and Therapists by Janina Fisher, PhD
- Journey Through Trauma: A Trail Guide to the 5-Phase Cycle of Healing Repeated Trauma by Gretchen Schmelzer, PhD
- The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self by Alice Miller