I have worked for over 20 years in the mental health field in a variety of settings. In addition to my private practice, most recently I was a counselor at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek. I also worked as a clinician at John Muir Behavioral Health Center, a psychiatric hospital in Concord. I have experience counseling adults, teenagers, and families with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, mental illness, addiction, and sexuality/gender identity struggles.
In addition to my experience, I am licensed as an MFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in the state of California. I have a Masters in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University in Boulder, CO. This means that in addition to studying traditional counseling, I also studied a broader range of psychology that included a spiritual aspect. At Naropa, we focused on this through practicing meditation. I believe this experience has allowed me to be more present with clients and be compassionate in a deeper way. I have also studied somatic psychology, which incorporates one’s body into therapy, as there is a profound connection between our physical body and our mental health. I am trained in Brainspotting, a mind-body trauma treatment and Reiki, an energetic healing practice.
