Integrative PSYCHOTHERAPY & EMDR
“Listening is where love begins.” - Mr. Rogers
No two paths toward healing are the same and I strive to truly meet each client where they are with deep listening, care, and presence. My practice is strengths-based, person-centered, and collaborative. My therapeutic specialization is rooted in Somatic (body-oriented) and Contemplative (meditative) psychotherapeutic approaches, incorporating both Eastern and Western psychological approaches. I utilize EMDR, EMDR intensives, and Brainspotting for those suffering from deep mental and physical traumas. I value holding an inclusive and safe space with a deep awareness that clients come from many intersecting identities and intersecting systems that can influence the healing process.
Areas of Focus
Severe Trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, Systemic Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Numbness, Grief & Loss, Climate Anxiety, Abuse Recovery, Identity Issues, Isolation Issues, Attatchment & Relational Challenges, Addiction, Neurodivergence, Power Dynamics, Anger Management, Chronic Illness & Pain, Religious Trauma, First-Responder Trauma
Ages 16+
EMDR
An 8-stage treatment protocol designed to reprocess extreme trauma. Based off research, EMDR is a gold standard in the treatment of PTSD and trauma. Learn more here. (EMDR intensives available)
Somatic Psychotherapy
Can also be called body psychotherapy, it is a treatment approach that addresses the physical effects of deep trauma, anxiety, and other psychological issues using body to mind approaches. Learn more here.
Contemplative Psychotherapy
A type of therapy that employs meditation and compassion to address a range of mental health challenges by accessing fundamental and natural wisdom. Learn more here.
Trauma-Informed/Oriented
Understanding the personal and societal implications of trauma based on an individuals’ intersecting identities and unique lived experiences.
Brainspotting
A brain-body therapy that uses specific eye positions (“brainspots”) to access and process trauma stored in the subcortical brain, beyond what talk therapy can reach. Learn more here.
Hypnotherapy
A gentle process that uses guided relaxation and heightened awareness to access the subconscious mind, uncover causes of struggles, shift patterns, and support healing. Learn more here.
pROFESSIONAL tRAINING
Doctoral Student - Psychology: Somatic Psychology emphasis: California Institute of Integral Studies
Master’s - Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Antioch University, Seattle and New England
Bachelor’s - Applied Psychology: Specialization in Advocacy for Diverse Cultures: City University of Seattle
EMDR 1 & 2 (EMDRIA approved)
Mastering EMDR Intensives
Brainspotting In-Depth with Dr. David Grand: Foundational Training 1-3
FLASH Technique: Advanced EMDR trauma treatment
Somatic Psychotherapy Certification: Antioch University, Santa Barbara
Contemplative Psychotherapy Certification: Nalanda Institute/Tibet House, New York
9-month advanced training at the intersection of meditation, psychotherapy, Buddhist psychology, and neuroscience.
Somatic Trauma Healing: Polyvagal & Neurobiological Interventions (In process)
Mindfulness-Based Somatic Therapy (MBST®) - Integrative Somatic Therapy Practice (ITSP®), Vancouver, Canada
Trauma, Brain, and the Body
Trauma. Emotions, and the Body
Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotional Focused Couples Therapy (In process)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intensive Training
Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Training
Client-Centered Hypnotherapy Certification
Racialized Trauma: Cultural Somatics
Two decades of inter-cultural and inter-spiritual meditation training and teaching locally and internationally.
WA License#MC61583852
I am associate supervised by Bonnie Deopp #LH61182113