I am passionate about treating difficulties relating to early developmental/ attachment traumas (e.g., physical, sexual, emotional abuse/ neglect) and collective traumas (gender inequality/ patriarchy, colonialism, racism, consumerism, oppression/ stigmatization of marginalized groups) with a focus on understanding how these experiences contribute to blockages/ illness in the body as well as associated harmful mental patterns. My aim is to help people overcome their blockages, complete and integrate the past, and move forward in an embodied way, with a stronger connection to their inner voices, their truth, their power, and with a sense of authentic, present moment living.
In addition to diverse psychotherapy methods (humanistic, existential, psychodynamic, CBT/CPT, ACT) I have also completed certified trainings in hatha and therapeutic yoga, trauma informed yoga, breath regulation techniques (pranayama), mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR). Most recently, I became certified in somatic experiencing (SEP), somatic attachment therapy, sensorimotor psychotherapy, and expressive arts (movement/ body therapies such as 5 rhythms, authentic movement, ecstatic dance, sound work, and reiki). Outside of this, I dabble in the martial arts, rock climbing, painting, and creating music (singing, drumming, DJ’ing). For me, all of these practices are ongoing, happen in stillness and in movement, and I am often awed by the kinds of changes possible through these embodied and often creative methods of healing. I bring all of this to my work with my clients in a holistic and humanistic framework.
