Untangling trauma is not easy. Trauma not only affects the mind but also affects the body. Our nervous system is very powerful. It allows us to feel positive things like intimacy and safety but it has also developed mechanisms to protect us from danger. These mechanisms include the sympathetic nervous system, which controls our “fight or flig
I obtained my M.A. in Counseling Psychology and Expressive Arts Therapy in 2017 from the California Institute of Integral Studies. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years and practicing as a therapist for 3 years. I have served adults, couples, transitional aged adults, adolescents, children, folks who are questioning, tran
Whether you are facing everyday challenges or big life events, it can help to talk with someone who can listen and respond with empathy. In our conversations, you can clarify what you can and cannot change, and how to move forward, whether you feel stuck or simply want something different. Through our work together, you can develop a deeper unders
You are a creative type and are likely struggling with the existential issues of our generation, such as feeling disconnected or lonely, navigating a chaotic and ever-changing political climate, and a seeing a bleak outlook for the future. While on the surface it might look like you have it all together, inside you might feel overwhelmed, stuck, or
I collaborate with individuals and couples in building fulfilling relationships and developing self-understanding, confidence, and trust.
Genuine openness is important in my personal relationships, and it's reasonable that you would expect that from your therapist. Therapy benefits from you getting to know me too. If you ask me a questi
The hardest part of therapy is getting to the first session, but once you take that step you will be happy you did. I specialize in empowering those who have tried to change but seem to be treading water or going backwards and don't understand why. You will experience a safe, compassionate, understanding environment to help you understand and a
I help my clients to open to and connect with their own inner wisdom and self-love. I try to help them to become aware of the holes in their wholeness, and work with them to heal parts they have disowned or forgotten about-- to find their way back to the true, unique, strong self. I hold my clients in an atmosphere of warmth, acceptance, and respec
I have a deep respect for people who reach out for help. It's not easy. The problems that bring us to therapy require a committed, compassionate professional who knows how to ask the right questions, who is skilled at helping people access and discuss emotions that are troubling them, who has the experience to provide practical feedback and who
As a cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help children, teenagers and young adults unearth their real potential and lead lives that are more peaceful, enjoyable, and worth celebrating. Though we can't change troubling situations from the past, we can work collaboratively to better understand and resolve challenges in
A good therapist helps you find the answers to your own questions and works with you to remove the blockages to creating and living the life that you want. I challenge my clients in a warm direct way that allows for empowerment towards health, happiness, meaning, and purpose. \"Issues\" that you come into therapy to resolve will be used a
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