“Listening is where love begins.” - Mr. Rogers

No two paths toward healing are the same and I strive to truly meet each client where they are with deep listening, care, and presence. My practice is strengths-based, person-centered, and collaborative. My therapeutic orientation is deeply rooted in Somatic (body-oriented) and Contemplative (meditative) psychotherapeutic approaches, incorporating both Eastern and Western psychological approaches. I utilize EMDR and EMDR intensives for those suffering from deep mental and physical traumas. I value holding an inclusive and safe space with a deep awareness that clients come from many intersecting identities and intersecting systems that can influence the healing process.

Areas of Focus

Severe Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, Systemic Stress, Panic Attacks, Life Transitions, Numbness, Grief & Loss, Climate Anxiety, Abuse Recovery, Identity Issues, Isolation Issues, Attatchment & Relational Challenges, Neurodivergence, Power Dynamics, Anger Management, Chronic Illness, Religious Trauma, First-Responder Trauma

Ages 11+

PSYCHOTHERAPY & EMDR

EMDR

An 8-stage treatment protocol designed to reprocess extreme traumatic memories and events. Based off research, EMDR is a gold standard in the treatment of PTSD and trauma. Learn more here. (EMDR intensives available)

Somatic Psychotherapy

Can also be called body psychotherapy, it is a treatment approach that addresses the physical effects of deep trauma, anxiety, and other psychological issues using body to mind approaches. Learn more here.

Contemplative Psychotherapy

A type of therapy that employs meditation and compassion to address a range of mental health challenges by accessing fundamental and natural wisdom. Learn more here.

Trauma-Informed/Oriented

Understanding the personal and societal implications of trauma based on an individuals’ intersecting identities and unique lived experiences.

polyvagal theory

A treatment theory that focuses on helping clients create balance and harmony within their nervous systems. It suggests that our nervous system determines how safe we feel in life and in social interactions.

AcT - ACCEPTANCE & Commitment Therapy

An in-depth mindfulness-based therapy that helps clients build psychological flexibility, self-acceptance, and present moment awareness.

pROFESSIONAL tRAINING

  • Doctoral Student - Psychology: Somatic Psychology emphasis: California Institute of Integral Studies

  • Master’s - Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Antioch University, Seattle and New England

  • Bachelor’s - Applied Psychology: Specialization in Advocacy for Diverse Cultures: City University of Seattle

  • EMDR 1 & 2 (EMDRIA approved)

  • Mastering EMDR Intensives

  • FLASH Technique: Advanced EMDR trauma treatment

  • Somatic Psychotherapy Certification: Antioch University, Santa Barbara 

  • Contemplative Psychotherapy Certification: Nalanda Institute/Tibet House, New York

    • 9-month advanced training at the intersection of meditation, psychotherapy, Buddhist psychology, and neuroscience.

  • Somatic Trauma Healing: Polyvagal & Neurobiological Interventions (In process)

  • Mindfulness-Based Somatic Therapy (MBST®) - Integrative Somatic Therapy Practice (ITSP®), Vancouver, Canada 

    • Trauma, Brain, and the Body

    • Trauma. Emotions, and the Body

  • Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotional Focused Couples Therapy (In process)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intensive Training

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Training

  • Client-Centered Hypnotherapy Certification

  • Racialized Trauma: Cultural Somatics

  • Two decades of inter-cultural and inter-spiritual meditation training and teaching locally and internationally.

    WA License#MC61583852

    Supervised by Bonnie Deopp #LH61182113