How I Work

My Approach
An approach that works with your body — not just your mind

Most therapy focuses on understanding. You talk about what happened, explore patterns, gain insight. That matters. But for many people — especially those dealing with anxiety or trauma — understanding isn't enough. The body holds onto things the mind has already figured out.

My approach combines talk therapy with body-based techniques that help your nervous system release what it's been holding. It's evidence-based, and it goes further than talking alone.

The Methods I Use
Body-Based, Evidence-Backed
Trauma-Focused

EMDR Therapy

What it is

A structured therapy that uses bilateral stimulation — like guided eye movements or tapping — to help your brain process traumatic or distressing memories.

How it helps

When something overwhelming happens, it can get "stuck" in your brain in a way that keeps triggering you. EMDR helps your brain file that memory properly, so it stops hijacking your present.

What the research says

Recognized by the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association as an effective treatment for trauma and PTSD.

EMDR Trained
Somatic

Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM)

What it is

A set of skills that help you notice what's happening in your body and bring your nervous system back into balance.

How it helps

Trauma and chronic stress can leave your nervous system stuck in overdrive or shutdown. TRM teaches you how to recognize these states and return to a calm, alert "window."

Why it matters

These are skills you take with you. Over time, you get better at self-regulating even outside of sessions.

TRM
Mind-Body

Mindfulness & Yoga Nidra

What it is

Practices that cultivate present-moment awareness and deep relaxation.

How it helps

These practices activate your parasympathetic nervous system — the "rest and digest" mode that's often offline when you're anxious. Regular practice builds your capacity for calm.

Yoga Nidra L1
Cognitive

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

What it is

A structured approach to identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns.

How I use it

CBT is helpful for understanding the stories your mind tells you. I integrate it with body-based work — so we're not just changing thoughts, we're also changing how your body responds.

CBT-Informed
Focused & Goal-Oriented
Short-Term Therapy

For some clients, a structured short-term approach is the right fit. This is focused, skills-driven work with clear goals set from the start — typically spanning 8 to 20 sessions. I draw on the following approaches for short-term work:

Cognitive

CBT

Recognize and shift the thought patterns driving anxiety, depression, or unhelpful behaviors. Structured and skills-based from session one.

CBT-Informed
Dialectical

DBT Skills

Drawing on DBT's four skill sets — mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness — to manage intensity and build resilience.

DBT-Informed
Solution-Focused

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Focus on strengths and what is already working. Build practical, forward-moving strategies without dwelling unnecessarily on the past.

SFBT
Trauma-Focused

EMDR Therapy

An evidence-based protocol for trauma and PTSD. Helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer control your present life.

EMDR Trained
Areas of Focus
What I Help With

Anxiety

Racing thoughts, constant worry, physical tension, panic attacks. If your body feels like it's always bracing for something, we work to help your nervous system learn that it's safe to relax.

Trauma & PTSD

Whether from a single event or years of difficult experiences, trauma changes how your brain and body respond to the world. EMDR and TRM are particularly effective for processing what happened without re-traumatizing yourself.

Depression & Low Mood

Feeling stuck, flat, or disconnected. We work to understand what's driving it — and use both cognitive and body-based approaches to help you feel more like yourself again.

Infertility & Perinatal Stress

Fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and the emotional weight of trying to grow a family. This is a specialty area where I bring both clinical skill and deep compassion.

Relationship & Life Stress

Burnout, difficult transitions, grief, and interpersonal conflict. When life feels overwhelming, we work to build your capacity to handle it with more ease and clarity.

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

Recovering from a toxic or controlling relationship. We work to rebuild your sense of self, learn to trust your own perceptions again, and heal what was damaged.

Before You Begin
What to Expect

Sessions are 50 minutes, held virtually via secure video or in person in the San Fernando Valley, California.

1

First Session

We'll talk about what brings you here and what you're hoping to change. I'll explain how I work and we'll decide together if this approach makes sense for you.

2

Your Pace

From there, we move at your pace. Some clients notice shifts in the first few sessions. For others, especially those with complex trauma, it takes longer. There's no timeline you "should" be on.

3

Our Roles

My role is to guide the process and help you feel safe throughout. Your role is to show up and stay curious about what your body is telling you.

Ready to Get Started?

Virtual sessions throughout California. In-person in the San Fernando Valley. Free 15-minute call to see if we are a good fit.

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