I have over 15 years of experience providing individual, family, and group therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.  I provide social work clinical, play and EMDR supervision and/or consultation.

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I have been married to my wife for over 28 years, have 2 adopted daughters and two dogs (Winston and Theo). 

 

As a holistic therapist, I am deeply committed to supporting my clients' overall mental wellness by integrating approaches tailored to their unique needs. My practice is grounded in the belief that true healing encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Healing takes place in the context of relationships, so I hope to build a safe, trusting relationship with you and/or your family. I have tremendous compassion and empathy for others because I believe people are doing the best they can with the life circumstances and coping skills they have.

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​I am not your ordinary therapist.  I will invite you to challenge your growing edges and try things that might be outside of the box.  I try to help others befriend their nervous system and parts of themselves that they may not understand or even like. 

 

I believe that talk therapy can be powerful for a number of people and am happy to do just talk therapy.  At the same time I find that incorporating holistic, creative, playful, sensory activities such as movement, sound, 5 needle ear acupuncture protocol, breathworks, art, sandtray, play, etc. can help us heal our whole selves.

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In trauma work, "the body keeps the score" as Bessel van der Kolk says, so it is essential to use a bottom up approach which means that therapy needs to start with interventions to heal the lower parts of the brain first in order to heal and be able to access the upper, more cognitive brain.

Taking the step to seek therapy is an act of courage and self-compassion. I understand that life can be overwhelming, and reaching out for support can be daunting. Whether you are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, behavior or other things, I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey toward hope, healing, and growth.