About Me
With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in guiding individuals through the complexities of anxiety and grief, providing them with the essential self-regulation tools needed to cultivate a calmer, more resilient life.
I believe that even our most difficult passages can be met with a sense of playful self-discovery and transformation. My own journey began in the pre-Internet era, riding a bus for two hours to find the tools that would help me navigate adolescent anxiety and depression. Lost in a maze of timeless wisdom and sipping herbal teas in a bookstore, I discovered various mindfulness practices and Eastern philosophies that taught me how to self-regulate my own nervous system. I learned then a truth that remains the heartbeat of my practice today: while healing is courageous work, it can also be creative—and even fun.
My Approach & Specializations
Holding a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (Marriage and Family Therapy) and an iPEC Professional Coach Certification, I bring a distinct clinical lens and grounded perspective to my work:
- Cognitive Behavioral Coaching: Focused, goal-oriented coaching designed for personal growth, stress management, and building long-term nervous system resilience through mindfulness. I help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, navigate life transitions, and develop practical daily tools to create lasting balance and confidence.
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Support for the Animal Community: As a certified Teacher and Practitioner in the Let Animals Lead® (LAL) method, with additional hospice certification, I deeply understand the human-animal bond. While volunteering in shelters, I witnessed both the heavy toll of compassion fatigue on dedicated workers and the unique “disenfranchised grief” that accompanies pet loss or serious illness. I help animal caregivers and guardians navigate biological overwhelm so they can remain a steady, peaceful presence for their companions—and themselves.
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Creative Writing Circles: I facilitate small, intimate writing groups throughout the year that offer a welcoming space to reflect, write, and be genuinely seen and heard. I personally keep a daily journal.
How We Can Work Together
Explore my offerings to see which service best aligns with where you are right now. I look forward to connecting with you.