A BIT ABOUT ME
Thirty years ago, I began cultivating my skills in helping people heal their deepest inner wounds when I worked as a legal and medical advocate for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Since then I've experienced a lot of life and learning. My work centers people with any kind of trauma history and people from marginalized groups. I welcome people of all cultural backgrounds, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people who identify as neurodivergent. My graduate work includes experience working with couples and individuals who want to heal relationships and/or emotional trauma.
I am formally trained in EMDR, and IFS, two powerful evidence based trauma therapies. After having earned my certification as a psychedelic assisted therapy provider from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute in Boulder CO, I offer preparation and integration for people who work with medical prescribers of this powerful healing modality.
I am licensed as an LMFT in Texas and California.
I'm grateful for my training in trauma focused therapy approaches because it equips me to attune to your individual needs for safety in our sessions. I welcome conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion and I strive to honor (and celebrate!) differences of race, gender, age, religion, sexuality, neurology, socio-economic status, and other factors of individual identity. Because I take a historical perspective on humanity's need for emotional healing, I honor the impact of intergenerational transmission of trauma and I offer a number of sliding scale fee spots to people who have experienced marginalization. My goal is to provide genuine witnessing and skilled support as you heal traumatic emotional wounds. I know that in order to do that I must earn your trust.
You may be amazed at how significantly your life can change when unhealed emotional wounds are given the tender care and attention they deserve. I am honored that you'd consider allowing me to walk beside you to help you heal and thrive.
Highlights of my certifications and education and training:
Ongoing IFS consultation with IFS-I approved consultant and trainer Jenny Feibig LMFT, current.
IFS Applied to ADHD and Autism with Irina Diyankova PhD, Completed October 2025
IFS Level 3 Training with Chris Burris LMFT, Completed April 2024
Integrative Psychiatry Institute: Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Provider 2023.
IFS Level 2 Training with Cece Sykes LCSW, completed Feb 2023.
IFS Level 1 Training with Cece Sykes, completed Aug 2021.
Supervised by ICEFT Certified Supervisor, Jussi Light, LMFT 2018 - 2021.
EMDR Trainings, 1 and 2 with the Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) Completed in 2017.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship, with Sue Johnson, 2017.
M.A., MFT California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, 2018.
B.A. Psychology, University of Iowa 1992.
Texas LMFT #205569
California LMFT #122299