I believe my role as therapist is to be a conduit and guide from and towards a heart-centered and mutually beneficial existence on this planet. Whether it is about nurturing and raising a child, a relationship with your own heart, discovering your sacred career, or healing the wounds of childhood, I am here to support your soul journey. My training in and passion for all things wild and Earth-based has nourished my practice over the years, and ultimately led me to become a certified Eco-therapist. I feel profoundly connected to the natural world and work hard to both embody and teach this reverence to others. This eco-psychological framework in combination with my depth and transpersonal psychology training allows me to offer a meaningful and individually crafted therapeutic experience for each client. Additionally, I have a deep appreciation for and training in energy psychology, clairvoyance/intuitive practices, chakra work, dreamwork, and mindfulness practices. Currently I specialize in working with clients in a holistic manner utilizing and teaching skills and tools stemming from a combination of my psychological training, experiences in the natural world, the sacred feminine and mind/body/spirit practices.
I believe that we are all born with inherent wisdom and I work empathically to guide clients towards deep listening to that higher wise Self. I assist clients in cultivating a deep sense of compassion for self and other, human and non-human alike. I consider myself an advocate for the soul with the mission of assisting clients on their unique path towards self empowerment and full potential. The foundation of my own soul journey rests on that of ancient feminine wisdom, psychological and spiritual balance, and the allowance of true grace to permeate even the most mundane moments.
Additionally, after many years of working in substance abuse treatment programs and clinics I also have a profound appreciation for recovery work, emotional sobriety and the skills and courage it takes to heal and be in relationship with one’s inner child. I help clients learn to see clearly the truth about past and present and to lovingly re-parent themselves as adults on a path towards healthy individuation and maturity.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Forestville, Ca. I have been doing clinical work since 2007. I have an MA in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA and a BA in Anthropology from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. I am a NASW certified clinical supervisor for associates working towards licensure and I have spent many years working in schools as a counselor and am certified as a Positive Parenting Program educator. My clinical training and experience stretches well over a decade of working in the non profit mental health field. My training includes working with trauma, addiction, mood disorders, grief, relational challenges and psycho- spiritual issues, eco-therapy, and depth and Jungian psychology. Currently I am pursuing training in Jungian analysis, dreamwork and socially relevant psychology. Overall, my training and experience has been layered and diverse, assisting me in cultivating my own unique way of honoring the wonderfully divine and often surprising journey of the human psyche.