Information about Trainings & Specialties In My practice

Brainspotting is a powerful, neuroscience-informed therapy that helps individuals access and process deep emotional and physical experiences that are often beyond the reach of traditional talk therapy. Developed by Dr. David Grand, Brainspotting is based on the principle that “where you look affects how you feel.” By guiding a client’s gaze to specific eye positions—called brainspots—this method taps into the brain’s natural ability to heal, targeting the subcortical areas where trauma and emotional patterns are stored.

Working directly with the body’s autonomic and limbic systems, Brainspotting allows for the release of unresolved pain, trauma, or sense of "stuck-ness", in a safe enviornment without the need to relive or explain it in detail. Through a supportive therapeutic relationship, gentle attunement, and tools like bilateral stimulation, clients are able to process trauma, reduce anxiety, and move through grief, chronic pain, or performance blocks.

More than just a method for healing, Brainspotting also helps people reconnect with parts of themselves that may have felt lost or disconnected—restoring a deeper sense of presence, confidence, creativity, and wholeness. The possibilities are endless. 

To explore more about Brainspotting please visit https://brainspotting.com/

Alongside incorporating Brainspotting into my therapeutic work, I am also a certified Brainspotting Consultant, offering support and guidance to those pursuing certification or looking to deepen their practice.

Nature Therapy, also known as Outdoor Therapy or Ecotherapy, is a healing practice that takes therapy beyond the walls of an office and into the natural world. Grounded in the belief that we are deeply connected to nature, this approach supports emotional well-being, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation through intentional time spent outdoors.

Sessions may include walking, sitting, or simply being present in nature, and are tailored to each person’s comfort and goals. The natural environment becomes both a setting and a co-facilitator of the therapeutic process—helping to reduce stress, foster clarity, and deepen connection to self and surroundings.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or simply seeking a more embodied and spacious way to do therapy, Nature Therapy offers a grounded, restorative path toward healing and reconnection.

To learn more about where I  receive trainings and mentorship in this specialty please visit

https://www.somaticnaturetherapy.com/

Trauma-Informed Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, grounded in the principles of Natural Lifemanship, is a relationship-focused, body-based approach to healing that integrates neuroscience, attachment theory, and the transformative power of connection—with ourselves, others, and equines.

Rather than using horses for activities or tasks, this approach emphasizes building safe, connected, and attuned relationships with them—relationships that mirror and support the healing of human relational patterns. Sessions are experiential and take place on the ground (not necessarily riding), where clients engage with horses in ways that promote regulation, trust, and connection.

Natural Lifemanship is rooted in the understanding that healing trauma requires both connection and structure. Through mindful interactions with horses, clients learn to recognize their own nervous system responses, practice healthy boundaries, and develop resilience. Horses, with their deep sensitivity and honest feedback, become powerful co-regulators and partners in the therapeutic process.

This modality is especially supportive for, though not exclusive to, individuals healing from trauma, attachment wounds, and relational challenges. It offers a unique, embodied path to rebuilding inner safety, restoring choice, and fostering meaningful connection.

To further explore Natural Lifemanship Principles please visit: 

https://naturallifemanship.com/

Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy is a gentle and empowering therapeutic approach that combines the wisdom and lineage of yoga with trauma-sensitive techniques to support healing and emotional well-being. Unlike traditional yoga classes, this Yoga Therapy is specifically designed to be sensitive to the needs of all individuals, offering a safe and supportive space to reconnect with the body, mind, and spirit.

In a session, the emphasis is on building a sense of safety, choice, and empowerment. Clients are guided through practices that focus on mindful movement, breathwork, grounding techniques, and body awareness, all while respecting personal boundaries and pacing. This approach helps to release stored tension, regulate the nervous system, and cultivate greater self-awareness and self-compassion.

These sessions are not about achieving perfect poses, but about finding connection, release, and healing through the amazing body. It can be particularly helpful for offering an embodied path toward recovery, emotional resilience, and self-regulation.

 Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, this therapeutic approach provides a compassionate and integrative way to navigate challenges, release emotional blockages, and break free from stuck patterns—helping you reconnect with your inner strength and restore a sense of balance and well-being. 

If you would like to learn more about the model of Yoga Therapy I am currently studying to earn my 200 Hour RYT please visit:

https://iytyogatherapy.com/

Therapy for Life Transitions, Grief, and Loss is a compassionate and supportive process designed to help you navigate the profound changes and emotions that accompany life's most challenging moments. Whether you are facing a major life shift, such as a career change, or relationship transformation, adjusting to parenthood, navigating an empty nest, or coping with the deep pain of losing someone you love, therapy provides a safe and nurturing space to explore and process your feelings.

Grief and loss, in all their forms, can feel isolating and overwhelming. In this therapeutic journey, we honor the unique nature of your experience while helping you tend to your grief with care and understanding. Together, we can explore how to cope with the emotional and physical impact of loss, heal the wounds of your heart, and find meaningful ways to honor what has been lost.

Life transitions, though often necessary, can bring uncertainty, fear, and confusion. Therapy during these times offers the opportunity to reflect on your values, gain clarity on your path forward, and build the resilience needed to embrace change with greater confidence and peace.  Together, we can work on cultivating patience and self-compassion as you adjust to the new phases of your life.  

Throughout this process, you will be met with empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to your healing. With support, you can rediscover your strength, rebuild your sense of self, and navigate these life transitions with grace and empowerment.

Brainspotting isn’t only for healing trauma—it’s also a powerful tool for growth, expansion, and performance enhancement. Whether you're an artist, athlete, student, entrepreneur, performer, or simply someone seeking to access your full potential, Brainspotting can help uncover and remove internal blocks, fine-tune focus, and deepen your connection to creativity, confidence, and flow.

This approach works by accessing the brain’s deeper processing systems to identify and release unconscious patterns, fears, or limiting beliefs that may be hindering your performance. At the same time, it supports the integration and strengthening of your innate strengths, intuition, and clarity.

Brainspotting for performance is not about fixing what’s broken—it’s about optimizing what’s already within you. It offers a unique and embodied way to move beyond plateaus, access peak states, and align more fully with your goals and vision.

Whether you're preparing for a major event, navigating a creative block, managing test-taking anxiety, or looking to return to ways of being that feel missing—such as confidence, clarity, flow, joy, or playfulness—Brainspotting can be a transformative resource for growth and expansion.