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Trauma Informed Therapy for Highly Sensitive People
Education
I am a trauma informed psychodynamic psychotherapist who has been in practice in the San Francisco Bay Area for ten years.
I have a Master of Arts degree in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, a Master of Fine Art degree in photography from Bard College, and a Bachelor's degree in philosophy from Vassar College.
I was called to the work of psychotherapy during the process of my own journey of recovery, self-discovery and transformation. As a human being who has walked this path before you, I have a deep respect for the great mystery of life that allows me to arrive without preconceptions, curious to know more about the unique landscape of your own inner world.
All good therapists have passed through the dark night of the soul. I offer you my empathy and my curiosity as a guide along your journey, wherever that may take you.
Experience
A lifelong learner, some of the recent trainings I have completed include intensive in person workshops with Esther Perel (Blue Spirit Retreat Center, 2025) and Bessel van der Kolk (Oxford University, 2024).
In the last several years, I have completed year long trainings in Jungian Oriented Psychotherapy at the CG Jung Institute of San Francisco and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy at the Hakomi Institute.
Through this work, I have learned to better hold a space of openness, non-judgement and curiosity as I guide clients in expanded states of consciousness through their inner journeys and facilitate psychological integration during the process of self-discovery.
I gained a wealth of experience with substance use disorders early on through my work in addiction recovery at a number of residential and intensive outpatient treatment centers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Those experiences contribute to the nuance. caution and hope I bring to the legal, experimental use of powerful psychedelic medicine for healing from addiction and PTSD.
In 2019, I completed the 3,000 hours of clinical experience required by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at the following San Francisco institutions: Alta Mira Recovery Programs; Ohlhoff Recovery Programs; San Francisco Art Institute; Haight Ashbury Psychological Services; Paradigm Treatment Center; New Perspectives Center for Counseling.
Approach
I bring an embodied sense of intuition, a creative spirit and an analytical mind to psychodynamic therapy & relational psychoanalysis.
Within the broad framework of depth psychology, I utilize a variety of interventions according to my client's needs and natural inclinations including relational psychoanalysis, somatic experiencing and skills for emotion regulation originating from mindfulness meditation and DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy.)
My clinical training has contributed to a growing expertise in trauma informed treatment for highly sensitive people supported by a long standing yoga practice that enables me to help you ground in the present moment with mindful somatic resourcing.
My approach is relational, trauma informed and integrative. I am simultaneously gentle and direct and perhaps more forthcoming than most therapists when it comes to your treatment, bringing my personal expertise in the area of addiction recovery and transformation to my work.
Therapy for Artists & Empaths
I offer trauma informed therapy for artists, seekers and visionaries on a path towards healing and transformation. My clients are highly sensitive people who are deeply affected by the world, many of whom have suffered from abuse, addiction and trauma.
Wherever you find yourself in the infinitely varied spectrum of culture, gender, race, sex and religious identity, you are welcome here with me. It is my privilege to join you on this journey and hold space for you in a safe, loving container.
I offer psychodynamic therapy & psychoanalysis, mindful somatic psychotherapy, and psychedelic integration in person in my Tiburon office and online anywhere in California.
Schedule an Appointment
Psychodynamic Therapy in Marin County
It takes courage to take the first step. Text me at 415-857-5560 for urgent appointments. I am a licensed trauma informed psychotherapist in Marin County offering bespoke, confidential psychodynamic therapy & psychoanalysis. Meet me online or in person for individual and couples therapy sessions in Tiburon, CA to explore your most sensitive needs.