About me

I have a broad range of experience helping people navigating life’s challenges that influences my work today. From working with at-risk youth in wilderness therapy programs, from running my own massage therapy  private practice to helping people navigate physical pain and postural dysfunction. From serving on the core faculty of Arizona School of Integrative Studies as a massage instructor,  to helping people struggling with medication withdrawal and substance abuse at a holistic detox center. I know the many sides of supporting people who long for change and a more fulfilling life. 

When I am not working, enjoy spending time outdoors— surfing, hiking, biking, travelling, and enjoying music.

    • California Institute of Integral Studies: M.A. Counseling Psychology (2015)

    • Arizona School of Integrated Studies: Massage Therapy Program (2008)

    • Elon University B. A.  Communications (2004)

    • The Psychotherapy Institute: Group Therapy Training

    • PACT Level I & II: Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy with Stan Tatkins PSYD

    • PACT Couples Therapy Consultation Group

    • Coyote Coast: Youth and Family Counseling Services

    • Orinda Academy: Independent High School specializing in Learning Differences 

      • Counseling Program

      • Leadership Program

      • Staff SEL Development

    • Holos Institute: Holistic Counseling Internship

    • Gestalt Therapy Group Training: Gieve Patel LMFT

    • Relational Psychoanalytic Training — Integral Counseling Center at Pierce Street

    • Diversity & Anti-Racism Studies — Stirfry Seminars & Consultation: Lee Mun Wah

      • Mindfulness Facilitation of Diversity

      • Unlearning Racism & Internalized Racism

      • Deconstructing White Supremacy - Consultation Group

    • Transpersonal Somatic Therapy: Paul Linn LMFT

    • Alternative To Meds Center: Specialized Rehab Care & Detox Center 

    • Stone Mountain School: Therapeutic Wilderness Boarding School for Adolescents