My Philosophy and Approach

Healing is dynamic and comes not only from catharsis but through creativity, movement,
laughter and joy! In many ways, it’s about making room for the life that’s just right here and suspending preconceived ideas of how or when transformation occurs. Easier said than done, of course--but luckily, we have our whole life to practice! 

My approach is integrative and arises out of exploring what goes on uniquely inside of you! The foundation of my therapeutic assistance comes from letting myself be guided by your own, personal processes. I give heartfelt support which can embolden your ability to extract what is essential from both historical and here-and-now experiences. I truly believe that when we slow down and start paying attention to ourselves in a deeper, different way, that’s really where change can happen.

I received a BA in psychology with a double minor in European history and philosophy from Chico State University, CA and Charles University, Czech Republic. Areas of intensive study included neuroanatomy, behavioral laterality, cognition, metaphysics, epistemology, Slavic history and language and Central and Eastern European politics of the 20th Century.

In 2018, I received my Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth-Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, CA. Alongside my formal academic education, I have extensive clinical experience supporting individuals grieving a death or coping with a life-limiting illness as well as providing individual and group support for those healing from PTSD, developmental and vicarious trauma.

Professional, scholastic and experiential learning enlivens my curiosity and keeps me creatively energized.