About Me

B.A. Counseling Psychology

Delaware Valley University

Doylestown, PA

M.A. Mindfulness-based

Transpersonal Mental Health Counseling

Naropa University

Boulder, CO

I consider myself an Integrative Therapist. Due to the immense complexity of the human being, one therapeutic approach can never fit all. With in-depth knowledge of many different theoretical modalities, psychological schools, spiritual paths, and therapy techniques I have the ability to customize treatment to each individual client.

I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a somatic trauma healing modality.

I also draw from Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi Body-Centered Psychotherapy, Gestalt, Buddhism, the Diamond Approach work of A.H. Almaas and numerous psychological schools including: Psychodynamic, Existential, Transpersonal, and Jungian.

Licensed Professional Counselor

License # PC017806

Trainings

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Online Circle - IFS Institute

Dick Schwartz's Internal Family Systems Therapy Master Class - PESI

Internal Family Systems Basic Class - Jay Earley & Bonnie Weiss

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 -Trauma Themes - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute

Introduction to Somatic Experiencing - Rebecca Case & Co.

Attachment in Psychotherapy with David Wallin -Trauma Solutions Therapy Mastermind Circle

I have also been influenced by my time as a member of the Diamond Approach for the past 3+ years. In this time I have completed 10 retreats, engaging in a synthesis of psychodynamic psychology and spiritual work.

I draw from:

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

The Diamond Approach

Somatic Experiencing

Hakomi Body Centered Psychotherapy

Gestalt Therapy

Psychodynamic Theory

Jungian Psychology

Existential Psychology

Buddhist Psychology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

More About Me

From an early age I have always been curious about humans, wanting to know what makes us tic and wondering why it is we suffer so much. I was also curious about the big questions in life such as: Who am I? Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? What is my purpose? Throughout my life I have also struggled with strong bouts of depression and relentless anxiety. While I had no clue what was in store for me, looking back it seems that I was primed to want to study psychology.

Out of what I believe to be divine happenstance, I found a transpersonal therapist with a spiritual orientation that ended up changing my life in ways I never imagined. I began dedicating myself to self-exploration, attending therapy weekly, studying Eastern Wisdom, and establishing a meditation practice.

I was beginning to understand my mind and my struggles, and beginning to find relief.

Along my own journey of healing and exploration I believe that I have learned and explored many themes that are universal to all people. For this reason, I believe that while you and I may not have experienced the same things in life, nor have the same exact struggles, through my own suffering and healing I can be a more empathetic and understanding therapist. I also can truthfully

say that there is a way out, that change is possible.