Clinical issues/specialties
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma
- Betrayal Trauma
- Birth Trauma
- Childhood Trauma
- C-PTSD
- Depression
- Developmental Trauma
- Emotional Abuse
- First Responder Trauma
- Gaslighting
- Grief and Mourning
- Intergenerational Trauma
- Life Transitions
- Medical Trauma
- Military/Combat Trauma
- Narcissistic Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- PTSD
- Relational Trauma
- Shame
- Religious & Spiritual Trauma
- Sexual Trauma
- Vicarious Trauma
Populations served
- Adolescents (13-19)
- Adults (20+)
- Couples
- Families
Clinical modalities used with clients
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- DBT
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Gottman Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness
- Psychodynamic Theory
Therapy services location
Hybrid. Offering both in-person sessions in our Berkeley offices and remote telehealth sessions for clients all over California.
Clinical Style
Warm, interactive and evidence based.
License
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #128047
Degrees
JFK University | Master's of Science in Counseling, Emphasis in Expressive Arts | 2016
San Francisco State University | Bachelor's of Art: Dance Emphasis Musical Theater | 2010
Advanced Trainings
Brainspotting Level 1 | Dr. Darsa, Reconnect Center | July 2024
EMDR Basic Training (Weekend 1) | Dr. Sells, EMDR Center of Southern California | February 2024
Expressive Arts Therapy Application Completed | International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) | 2010
Compassion Cultivation Training (Year-Long Program) | Stanford University | November 2021
Life/Art Process® Somatic Training (Year-Long Program, In Progress) | Tamalpa Institute (Anna Halprin's School) | September 2026 (Expected Completion)
Why I do this work
Much of my childhood existed in tending to my Mother's needs. I realized later on in life that I became the people pleaser, and diminished many of my own needs to take care of my own parents. It wasn't until I lost my Mother in my early twenties to cancer that I was able to break some of these cycles and empower myself to fully heal, and love myself. So perhaps through some of my biggest pains and losses, I have been able to find my own courage to step forward again and again. This then took me on a path to want to help others who also have gone through trauma, loss and some form of fragmentation in there lives. My work as a volunteer in hospitals sitting by the bedside, facilitating cancer support groups, and later working at trauma treatment centers and addiction centers reminded me that it was possible to also help others with old wounds heal. I am honored to walk this path with you, and help you get to a place of more joy, ease and peace within.
The best part of my job
The best part of my job is when someone breaks deep ancestral wounds, patterns in there family that perhaps no one else could have done. When they begin let there old narrative slowly fall away, and create a new one that they never knew even existed. Whether that be leave an abusive relationship, heal childhood trauma, or say yes to more joy in life. I am always so humbled to be part of this process every day in my career. Feels like very holy work.
How I spend my free time
I spend time in nature, hiking, going to the beach. I love doing yoga or dance classes, seeing friends. Anything that allows me to reconnect to my own essence and peace and joy.
Favorite quote
“There is a vitality, a life-force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action and because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to decide how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open.” Martha Graham
Top personal growth resources
- The Unexpected Gift of Trauma by Edith Shiro
- In an Unspoken Voice by Peter Levine
- Unattended Sorrow by Stephen Levine
- My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem
- The Healing Trauma Podcast
- Sanctuary Heals Podcast
- Complex Trauma Resources
- Trauma Recovery Network
- Neuropsychiatry Resources