ABOUT
Wellbeing & Trauma Expert
Keynote Speaker
Licensed Psychotherapist
I didn’t always know how to go beyond surface level change.
Early in my career, I was frustrated. I felt stuck helping my clients manage symptoms and just cope better. But we weren't getting to the root. Honestly? I just didn't know how yet.
Back then, I thought change came from working harder, staying in control, & always pushing through. It wasn’t entirely wrong, but it was no where near the full picture. It kept us locked in surface-level fixing. Treating what we could see without resolving what was driving it underneath.
Looking back… I’ve always been driven by what works. What has surprised me is what actually does. This became real when in 2014 I suffered a spinal injury. After conventional approaches fell short, I was open to modalities that I wouldn’t have considered before. Integrative practices that treated the mind, body & spirit.
This period was a time of deep personal healing that changed my understanding of health, human potential & positive change.
Now, I know how to go beyond just coping to the root of the issue. Inspired to help others in more effective & meaningful ways, I trained & became certified in the integrative approaches that helped me.
It’s inspiring! My journey is now filled with 15+ years as a licensed psychotherapist working with high functioning adults. 8+ years as a trauma specialist certified in the big trauma reprocessing therapies of EMDR, Biofeedback, & Advanced Integrative Therapy. Curious about AIT? Find out here.
Proud nerd alert! Extensive training in depth psychology and integrative mind-body approaches that address the root of stress — not just the symptoms. Want to know more? Explore my approach here. Getting to serve hundreds of clients. Helping them transform how they operate internally — at the level of identity and nervous system.
At a Glance
My super power is I can drink coffee anytime & go straight to bed
Big believer in…
The mind body connection. Your innate capacity for growth and positive change. The power of presence. That encouragement makes all the difference. And if it’s not holistic, we’re missing something essential
Nothing like being on the same team with my mind & body.
Unpopular Opinion(s)
Cold brew doesn’t do it. Productivity hacks are overrated. Presence is where it’s at. Adulting is a gift, not a chore. Perfection makes for a shitty scorecard.
My favorite book rotates, but The Shogun is winning right now.
My Self Care Practices…
Self Connection. Mindful journaling or contemplation—even 3 minutes connects me to me. Self Aligned. Listen to my body’s cues. Move my body. Be in nature. Hydrate & eat well. Self Led. Make conscious choices based on my needs & wants. I can’t go wrong when I practice martial arts. A daily dose of tai chi, kung fu or qi gong always hits the spot.
Obsessed with
Jungian psychology. Martial arts. And a good boogie boarding session. Hot sauce is always in my purse. Give me a library, and I’m in my happy place—you’ll find me in the sci-fi, historical fiction, or YA sections. And then there’s my greatest obsession: all things by Studio Ghibli. Go watch My Neighbor Totoro. You’re welcome.
