holistic psychotherapy

My approach to psychotherapy is simple: there is a reason for your distress. Pain, whether physical or mental, is a message. Together we can decode these messages to find the root cause.

Many mental health issues stem from a dysregulated nervous system. This happens as a response to stress, shock, and trauma, not because there is something inherently wrong with the person, or with the mind.

As a general rule, I do not work with diagnoses. This is because I find a diagnosis to keep people stuck in unhelpful self-limiting belief systems that keep them from truly recovering.

This is the origin of my philosophy “compassion is medicine”. There is nothing wrong with you; we live in a chaotic world, and sometimes we all need a little help.

about me

I am a cosmic heart. I am a student of the mystery, learning, growing and stretching to understand consciousness, the human condition and many other secrets of the universe.

I am a mother. My twice exceptional daughter has been a great teacher for me, and I am forever grateful and proud of our growth journey.

I am also a highly sensitive person. But being sensitive doesn’t stop me from also being brave, powerful, and resilient.

My journey to becoming a therapist started with my own recovery from trauma and addiction. Yoga and meditation are an integral part of this ongoing recovery. Somatic Experiencing changed my life and I am so fortunate to share this work with you.

Leading a healthy lifestyle is paramount to my wellbeing. This includes spending time in nature, exercising and avoiding alcohol and sugar. I love to swim, hike and ride my bike. I am a natural born songwriter, play piano and guitar and love to sing!

Therapy cats

If you’re choosing online therapy with me, I will be assisted by two loving souls who might show up on my screen from time to time.

Tigger is my male cat and he is three years old. He represents yang energy, mobilization, & balancing the solar with the lunar.

Catbug is my lady cat and she is eleven years old. She represents yin energy, deep rest, and balancing the lunar with the solar.

  • Education

    Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing, Rhodes College

    Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Texas A and M

    New Beginning School of Massage, 500 hours

    Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training, 200 hours

    EMDR trained levels I and II

  • Training

    Somatic Experiencing, Intermediate Level

    Foundations of Nervous System Healing, Soma Healing Collective

    Nonviolent Communication, Sounds True

    Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person, Dr. Elaine Aron

    Mind Mastery 101, Akashic Resources School of Metaphysics

    200-hour yoga teacher training, Yoga Renew

  • Professional organizations

    Somatic Experiencing International

    ACA, Creativity in Counseling Division

    Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals