Therapists Providing Somatic Therapy in San Francisco Bay Area

Compassion, curiosity and humor are the heart of my practice. I understand it takes great courage to reach out and begin the process of growth and healing. I bring myself and my lived experiences into the room. In our work together there will be laughter, tears and aha moments as we uncover unconscious blocks and patterns and learn more adaptive, sustainable ways of being in the world. You might be in a place where you're looking to process past trauma; you might want to learn immediate skills to soothe your nervous system; you might want someone to walk beside you as you move through a recent loss; you might be looking for more directive help and guidance. I will meet you where you're at and together we'll determine the pace and structure of our sessions. I'm deeply passionate about what I do and commit myself fully to the growth and healing of each of my clients. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about what our work together might look like.

Do you find yourself turning to drinking or smoking for relief? Or feeling chaotic and struggling with relationships or difficult memories? By working one on one in therapy, we can identify sustainable ways that you can find peace in your inner world. Our thinking patterns can lead us into states of anxiety, depression or anger which make us want to engage in unhealthy behaviors. I will teach you how to reframe your thoughts in order to achieve a more balanced mood state and how to challenge and become less attached to your thoughts and emotions using cognitive and mindfulness techniques. Recovery isn't easy, but it's definitely worth it. Having an experienced therapist will support you in addressing underlying issues that have been keeping you stuck. I want you to heal quickly, but I also want to make sure we are thorough because I want your recovery to last.

Life is hard. We are not born knowing how to regulate our feelings, communicate effectively, or set healthy boundaries. Sometimes we need some help to learn how to be in the world in a way that feels safe, empowered, and free.

I am passionate about helping women grow into more of themselves. Doing the work of healing can be scary business, but I believe that having a supportive and safe space to explore your inner life is the key to success. I strive to create an environment of acceptance, authenticity, and laughter. I will work hard to make sure you feel seen and heard, but also challenged. I love what I do and feel deeply honored to walk beside women on their journeys.

I'd love to hear from you! Please reach out if you'd like to chat and see if we're a good fit.

To live a life free from mental, emotional, and physical anguish is possible. To live an always-comfortable life is not. Ups and downs, periods of feeling low are part of the human experience.

With more than a decade of clinical experience, I have witnessed a multitude of defenses clients arrange to protect themselves from feared “negative emotions”. I successfully guide my clients to drop down into what they feared to be intolerable emotions, helping them to move through without getting stuck.

There is full permission to be with feelings, thoughts and sensations. While many clients are facing serious challenges, therapy can be playful, and sessions can be filled with laughter and relief.

It is my joy, to guide, collaborate with and support my clients as they move into a more embodied and free way of living and inspiring to support couples in finding a path forward together.

Welcome to My Practice! I am a trained Prepare and Enrich Facilitator, and I have experience providing Pre-Marital counseling and support to couples from all backgrounds. I have completed my training in EMDR from the EMDR Institute, and I am currently participating in advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Beck Institute. In addition, I specialized in working with stressed parents, educators, and also working professionals. In my work with clients, I draw from a client-centered perspective and I incorporate evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, and EMDR.

My therapy style is warm and inviting, and I work from a client-centered approach. As a therapist, I feel honored and privileged to be able to journey with my clients through the ups and downs of life. I know that seeking therapy for yourself or your family can often be a scary step, so I commend you for this brave decision.

I know how hard it can be to struggle emotionally, feel lost, and perhaps even hopeless. Frequently, despite our best efforts, we cannot get out of our stuck patterns or reach the well-being that we deserve. I get it. Life is really complex, and it's really hard to navigate all its layers. However, please be assured that healing and thriving is possible. All that's needed is your continued courage for healing and support from the outside. I’ll be honored to be your support on that journey.

I help people change problematic patterns, unravel limitations, process their history, and expand on natural strengths  in order to help individuals reach self-defined life satisfaction. My work integrates psychotherapy, bio-psychology, behavioral change, and holistic practice to support clients in living a better life.

Together, we use our relationship, your self-knowledge & life-knowledge, and my specialized training to help you move towards a life that is satisfying, safe, and personally meaning to you.

You did it! By looking at this profile, you're taking a step toward growth. I look forward to connecting on the 10 minute free consult to see how we might set a plan for working together. I have been honored to witness the pain and growth of many others and am ready to walk with you on your journey.

Today, you are one step closer to a new you – in which you feel empowered, and on a positive path to unlocking deeply personal growth and well-being.

My approach is integrative and tailored to your needs and preferences. Our work can be considered a partnership designed to foster your growth, one where you'll have feedback and tools available to help you work towards your best self. We’ll draw from skills-based orientations, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as more trauma-informed models like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Mindfulness is key to our work as well, and you'll strengthen the ability to view the world around you with curiosity rather than judgment, thereby decreasing the neurological “fight or flight” response that can cause anxiety.

I provide a nonjudgmental, supportive space in which we can work together to identify, understand, and reshape any beliefs and behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I encourage you to reach out to determine whether we're a fit, and look forward to hearing from you.

You have taken the first step in breaking the hold of emotional stress, trauma, and unwanted burden you carry by reaching out. By allowing yourself to get support and begin this work you are already creating an opening to new ways of living and feeling within yourself.

This space we create and that you are investing in will create a ripple effect through all areas of your life and create the change you have been seeking in a safe and open space of expression and validation. You can bring all of you to this process!