About Me

Professionally

I trust in the power of our minds, bodies and souls. I appreciate the courage it can take to begin and go through the process of therapy and so I value the importance of creating and maintaining a safe, honest, and trusting therapeutic relationship. Whether we have sessions in my office, walking trail, or horse pasture, I hope you feel you enter into a warm, supportive and positive environment; one that securely holds space for you, your wounds and your healing. I have a passion for working with clients struggling with the effects of various traumatic experiences including Birth Trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, and helping you embody and live your true desired state of being.

I believe healing necessitates authentic connection- to self, to others and the space that holds us and so I value providing the opportunity to experience this in every session. Every individual is unique and in sessions, through the lens of attachment, attunement and science-based principles, I utilize a range of therapeutic interventions to best fit each person’s needs and goals. I offer in-person sessions in my Roseville office and outdoors in Lincoln and Loomis areas.

Trainings & Specialties

I am certified in Brainspotting, a Brainspotting Consultant, and have had specialty trainings in Expansion Brainspotting and Brainspotting for Birth Trauma. I actively participate in ongoing education in Brainspotting and assist in trainings. I integrate this highly effective Brain-Body technique in my daily practice as I have both professionally and personally experienced the internal relief, healing and transformation it can provide.

I am also trained in working with Perinatal Mood Disorders through Postpartum Support International; in addition to specialized training in Birth Trauma through Dancy Perinatal, both for parents/caregivers and health care providers.

I have also had training in being with and holding a healing space for those in Grief, Traumatic Grief and Loss through David Kessler's teachings.

I am trained at the Intensive level of Natural Lifemanship- a Trauma Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy model- and am currently working toward NL Basic Level Certification. I look forward to adding my two miniature horses and miniature donkey to my therapy team in the near future.

I have completed training in Therapeutic Nature-Based Interventions through The Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute. I love using nature and nature-based practices in my daily life and in therapy sessions as it organically companions us in our healing process.

I am a registered Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

LMFT 123134

Educational Background

My educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree from Sonoma State University, a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science from California State University Sacramento, and a Master’s degree in Psychology with a Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis from Brandman University.