“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.” ~Peter Levine

Specialties

I am a trauma informed, psychodynamic therapist who integrates a relational and somatic focus in my work with individuals, couples and families. My approach is grounded in attachment and trauma theory that includes being a trained Somatic Experiencing (SE) clinician, a trained EMDR practitioner, as well as an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) couple’s practitioner, and a trained sex therapist.

• Depression and Anxiety

• Trauma

• Somatic Experience Practitioner

• Loss and Grief

• Panic Attacks and Phobia Issues

• Sexual and Relationship Issues

• Dating

• Fertility Issues

• Parenting and Family Issues

• Infidelity 

• Divorce

• Sexuality, Gender and Identity Issues

• Life Transitions

• Career and Work Issues

• Conflict Resolution 

• Stress Management

• Addiction Issues

• Learning and Developmental Struggles

Working in an atmosphere of empathy and respect, together we will begin to deepen that understanding, reduce distress, create better ways of coping, promote healing, and structure changes that will allow for greater balance and the possibility of joy