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I practice from the philosophical point of view that most behaviors are adaptations to the circumstances, environments and relationships human beings experience. I believe that most destructive beliefs and behaviors are rooted in the less than nurturing events we experience over the course of our life. Welcome to the human condition! Many of us can benefit from learning how to manage our human experience in healthier, constructive ways that promote growth and personal evolution. I believe in utilizing the brain’s neuroplasticity and activating our innate capacity to heal to increase and strengthen positive, growth inspiring beliefs and behaviors.

As a relational, trauma-informed therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. I have training in EMDR, Post Induction Therapy (Relational Trauma), Experiential Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

I take a collaborative, individualized approach with clients to assist them in constructing and und…

For many of us, living fully in the present moment is hard to do when pain from the past forces itself into our daily lives. That pain can come from past abuse or neglect, rejection, disappointment, grief, a serious medical condition, feeling different or never fitting in, losses that may accompany aging or other life transitions, or the accumulated assaults of racism, sexism, homophobia or any other "ism". My goal as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Becoming Safely Embodied Practitioner, and trained in EMDR is to work together with you to help you learn to live more fully in the present moment, free from the pain of the past.

I believe that our bodies/minds/spirits naturally draw us toward healing. But sometimes the things we learned to do to cope with our pain no longer work for us, and we may feel stuck, not knowing how to help ourselves change things. In a non-judgmental, shame-free environment of acceptance, respect, honesty, curiosity, and c…