History, despite its wrenching pain cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage,
need not be lived again.
~Maya Angelou
I offer somatic, relational psychotherapy in person and via telehealth in California and Wisconsin. As a therapist, I wholeheartedly believe in our innate ability to heal, no matter what trials we may have experienced in life. Often the seeds of healing and transformation are in the very heart of our suffering. With compassion and curiosity, together we will support the healing process within you.
My work is grounded in a profound respect for human beings in all our complexity. As a certified Hakomi therapist, I am deeply influenced by the Hakomi method, as well as relational, ecotherapy and feminist modalities. I am also certified in EMDR and blend my training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and the Enneagram into our work. I draw on my experience in social justice movements, and hold the greater context of privilege, oppression and cultural trauma as interwoven in all of our healing journeys. My spiritual and meditation practices support how I hold my clients and the work we do together.
We are creatures of habit. We respond to and organize our experiences in an effort to make sense of life. Most habits exist outside daily awareness, allowing us to live on autopilot. Much of who we are is governed by what we don't know about ourselves--by beliefs, emotions, memories and unresolved issues. As we shape our lives, our lives, in turn, shape us.
Traditional psychotherapy often focuses on thoughts, emotions and behaviors and it utilizes the words of a person as the entry point for exploration. In contrast, somatic, or body-oriented therapies depend on your present moment, bodily experience as a gateway to awareness and improved well-being.
As a somatic psychotherapist, I incorporate both the felt sense of the body and the observations of the mind. Our bodies hold a living record of our experiences, offering information and wisdom beyond what the mind alone can access.
By attuning to your body's sensations, you can reveal unconscious aspects of yourself that might otherwise remain hidden. The way you move, hold yourself, and express emotions through gestures and posture can communicate your inner states—whether anger, sadness, fear, or joy—more powerfully than words alone. This mindful connection to your body can uncover essential truths and deeply influential aspects of your being.
In addition, I offer education grounded in neuroscience and techniques for regulating the nervous system, promoting safety and well-being in the body.
Raised in the Midwest, I lived much of my adult life in the San Francisco Bay Area. I now reside in Wisconsin and am able to see clients in both locations throughout the year. I am thankful to have a diverse practice working with adults of different genders, class backgrounds and racial and ethnic identities. My clients seek therapy for support around:
My specialties include:
Please contact me for my current rates. I provide sliding scale spots when available for those who cannot afford my full fee. I am not on any insurance panels but am happy to provide receipts for insurance reimbursement. Your insurance company will be able to tell you if this is a part of your plan.
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