“I am dedicated to the practice of both the science and the art of therapy. I Keep my finger on the pulse of new research through regular study with expert clinicians in my field while meditative practices and intuitive arts help sharpen my creative, responsive presence in the room.”
Continuing Education
•Neourofluency with Louis Cozzolino •Using Attachment and Interpersonal Neurobiology with Grief •EMDR Basic Training •Treating Trauma with EMDR •Introduction to Internal Family Systems with Dick Schwartz •Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship • EFT with Traumatized Couples with Sue Johnson •On Target Couple Interventions and Emotionally Focused Therapy with Sue Johnson •Gottman Model for Couples Therapy, Levels 1 & 2 •The Art and Science of Somatic Experiencing with Peter Levine •Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) for Complex Trauma Basic Training with Lisa Schwartz •Introduction to Hakomi with Gregory Gaiser •The Gifts of Higher Sensitivity with Heather Davies •Integrating Ecotherapy into Clinical Practice with Amy Sugeno •Psychology, Yoga, and Ayurveda for Managing Grief •Integrating Yoga into Trauma Treatment •Nutritional & Integrative Interventions for Mental Health Disorders with Peter Bongiorno
Education
Internship: Capital Area Counseling, 2016-2017
St. Edward's University
M.A. Counseling, 2014-2017
The University of Texas, Austin
B.A., Anthropology Minor: Philosophy Concentrations: Religious Studies & Folklore,1985-1989
•Sexual Intelligence: Innovative Approaches to Sexual “Function” and Satisfaction with Marty Klein •Attachment, Intimacy, and Sexuality with Esther Perel •Mindfulness, Healing & Transformation with John Kabat-Zinn •Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy with. Zindel Segal & Sona Dimidjian •The Science of Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience with Kristen Neff •Creative Practices Using Music Interventions •Transforming Attachment Patterns with David Wallin
Get in touch
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