MY PRACTICE

Through meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and connecting to nature, I practice what I teach, and know how beneficial it can be. That's one of the reasons I love sharing these and other ways you can incorporate more self-care and compassion into your life. I  believe in the deep resilience people are capable, and look forward to exploring yours with you. 

Now to the professional experience. 

I have been in the mental health field for over 23 years, and have worked with clients of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Since 2006, I have also offered training and consultation to therapists and community members on a variety of mental health topics, including stress management, nervous system and emotional regulation, somatic therapy,trauma treatment, and EMDR for adults, young adults, and children. I also offer consultation and coaching to clients internationally.

Before entering private practice, I provided counseling services in a variety of settings, including non-profit outpatient clinics

(La Frontera, Jewish Family Children’s Services, and The International Rescue Committee), the VA hospital, and residential treatments centers. Most recently, I worked as an EMDR trauma therapist at Sierra Tucson Residential Treatment Center.

I draw on a variety of techniques and modalities, including EMDR, Mindfulness,  Meditation, Guided Imagery, Nervous system and Emotional regulation, Polyvagal informed, Stress Management, Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Couples and Marriage counseling,(Imago, EFT, attachment and trauma informed etc.),Family Therapy, and Play and Art Therapy.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Bachelor of Arts, Gender Studies University of Arizona

Masters in Social Work (MSW), Arizona State University

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), License # 13023

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Completed EMDR Certification Training

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing I & II

Trauma Resiliency Institute Model Level 1

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

CLINICAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Association of Social Workers