"Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." – Carl Jung
ABOUT THERAPY
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
― C.G. Jung
Making the decision to begin therapy takes courage. Over time we will cultivate a relationship built on the foundation of mutual respect, trust and safety. You, as the client, have the opportunity to share the deepest things that are troubling you as well as anything else that is going on in your life. Using an integrative, or whole person approach to therapy, no part of you is left out. Together we explore all aspects of your life and identify trigger points that might be contributing to your struggles. By beginning to understand patterns that keep you feeling stuck in relationships with others, money, or your health, you can start to live the life you always dreamt of. Therapy is no magic pill and it does require commitment and hard work on your part. I can promise that I will be as committed as you are to helping you achieve all of your goals so you can live your best life possible.
SPECIALTIES
Your well-being is my ultimate concern. Since 2014, I have provided clients a wide range of psychological and counseling services to suit their needs. My therapy sessions are designed to strengthen your confidence, and assist you in the healing process. Using multiple modalities including but not limited to, EMDR, meditation, breathwork, active imagination, behavior modification, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherpay, and body-based practices, you will develop new tools, insights and awarenesses that you can take back into your life and out into the world. Whatever has called you to explore psychotherapy with me, we will meet the challenge together. You are not alone.
DEPRESSION
I see depression as a block in life force. Through a warm, safe and caring environment, we discover the causes for your struggle and begin the process of restoring flow and joy to your life. Meeting you where you are at allows us to help you build a foundation for what you truly desire in your life.
ANXIETY
Let's face it: life is stressful, and the hustle and bustle of today's modern, fast-paced lifestyle can leave you feeling anxious and panicked. I am here to tell you that you do not have to live with anxiety, and through our work together you will learn the tools to work with your emotions so the anxiety is no longer in charge of your life.
MEDICAL CHALLENGES
Having spent 22 years working with patients in a critical care hospital setting, I am qualified to understand what you might be facing as you undergo a new diagnosis or a chronic disease. My specific area of expertise is cardiac health working with patients while they are experiencing acute heart attacks. I understand the stress of an unexpected medical emergency and know how scary and potentially traumatizing it can be. I am here to provide a safe and knowledgeable environment for you to explore and process the feelings associated with your medical issues.
SPIRITUALITY AND SPIRITUAL EMERGENCIES
If you have arrived at a time in your life when you are asking the Big Why about life, and need a guide into understanding deeper synchronistic, spiritual, or seemingly abnormal events, I am here to help. Spiritual emergencies can occur when a person embarks on a path of inner growth too quickly or unexpectedly. Sometimes, the experiences become overwhelming or chaotic creating a feeling of fear. With proper guidance, grounding, and safe containment, the chaos can be ordered and the fear can become assuaged. I can help you with this adventure.
KETAMINE ASSISTED PSCYHOTHERAPY
I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for women desiring to go deep into themselves in order to break free from conditioned ways of being and move towards your most vibrantly expressed self. Sometimes we come to a stalemate in talk therapy and psychedelic assisted therapy can prove to open up a whole new level of knowing that wasn't possible before. Ketamine is approved for off label use for multiple mental health conditions and I strongly believe it is most effective when used together with a trained psychotherapist. I foster a trauma informed sacred space for you to be curious, be courageous, and be dazzled by your own inner landscape. I follow your own inner wisdom as we co-create your healing adventure. I am
passionate about KAP because I have experience my own healing with psychedelics and have witnessed and experienced the power of intention, skilled guidance and proper integration to transform lives. I am completed my certification in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute in 2024. I have trained with Journey Clinical, and call on my longstanding career as a critical care nurse to offer expert guidance for Ketamine Assisted Pscyotherapy. Please reach out for further information on this unique way of working with me.
EMDR
EMDR is becoming a community standard treatment modality for PTSD, complex trauma, depression, anxiety and multiple other diagnoses. Combined with traditional psychotherapy, I utilize EMDR to address the stuck places in the mind and body. Whether you come to me specifically for EMDR, or for a holistic whole person centered experience, the tool of EMDR is an area that I have a great passion for and am trained in.
GET TO KNOW ME
"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." Brene Brown
About Me
My path to becoming a therapist didn’t come from having it all figured out — it came from walking through my own pain and asking big questions about what it means to live fully and honestly. I’ve faced anxiety, depression, and that aching sense that there has to be more. I still walk that path. I’m not a finished product — I’m always learning, growing, and deepening my capacity to show up for myself and others with integrity and care.
This lived experience is part of what allows me to sit with others in their most tender, complex places. I believe healing doesn’t require perfection — it requires presence, safety, and compassion. I hold deep care for the human experience and bring warmth, groundedness, and lightness into the room. Sometimes laughter opens the door to healing just as much as tears.
My Background
I began my professional path as a registered nurse after earning a BA in Nursing from Augustana College in 1998. I worked in critical care settings across the country until 2020, when I transitioned fully into psychotherapy. My passion for the human experience led me to study yoga, completing over 500 hours of teacher training with YogaWorks and the Forrest Yoga Foundation.
That same desire to understand the mind, body, and soul brought me to Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I earned my MA in Counseling Psychology in 2016. Since then, I’ve worked as a licensed therapist in California and served as adjunct faculty in Pacifica’s counseling psychology department, mentoring students through the clinical and creative process.
Along the way, I continued following what sparked my curiosity: trauma healing, energy work, and psychedelic medicine. I’ve trained in biofield healing (200 hours, Field Dynamics), completed EMDR professional training in 2022, and now offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy through trusted private referral sources. I support clients through the full arc of psychedelic healing—preparation, the medicine experience itself, and integration—with care, safety, and attunement.
My work blends neuroscience, depth psychotherapy, and somatic awareness with a deep trust in each person’s inner healing intelligence. Combined with my nursing background, this allows me to offer a well-rounded, grounded, and soulful approach to transformation.
Thank you for being here. If something in this resonates, I’d love to connect.
