About My Work

I specialize in trauma-informed somatic therapy and conflict resolution for individuals, couples, and groups. My approach supports people navigating life transitions, social identity issues, trauma (including C-PTSD), anxiety, depression, anger, relationship challenges, and feelings of isolation or disconnection. This includes those healing from childhood adversity, cultural identity struggles, and existential or spiritual questions. I sincerely root for LOVE in all its forms and help you find it.

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Style

I am based in Santa Cruz, California, and offer remote somatic therapy sessions, both locally and internationally. My sessions blend traditional therapy with somatic, humanistic, and transpersonal psychology, as well as cultural awareness and crisis resolution. I am an active participant in the process—attuned, engaged, and offering insights when needed. Rather than just listening, I help you explore emotions, patterns, and perspectives to create meaningful change.

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A Vision for Education

I believe in our biological and social systems' interconnectedness along with their innate capacity to heal or regain balance when supported and empowered to do so. In the chaos of today's world, we serve ourselves, our communities, and our planet best by learning the tools that stop the cycle of violence from the inside out (for that is where it all begins). I am also a co-founder of the HEAL® method for resolving trauma, conflict, and reactivity patterns. HEAL (Human Experience Augmenting Language) is rooted in ancient Ayurvedic psychology but has traversed modern multidisciplinary lenses. It is founded on the recognition that our brains have evolved over thousands of years by responding to trauma, and creating relationships and societies based on this perpetual reactivity. What would the world be like if we could overcome these patterns, and what if our children learned to regulate their nervous systems early on in life? I love teaching this work to clients, educators, and groups. In my heart, I carry the goal of our empowerment and healing, and the expectation of our moving on from therapy towards embracing our inner wisdom and self-guidance.

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