I am a student of life who, like you, is on a continuous journey to discover more about myself and my world, and develop a Kinder Approach to both. 

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I’ve called the Bay Area home most of my life, and for the past 27 years have planted roots and raised my family in Danville, CA.

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Being a multicultural person with  extensive training and experience, I have a unique understanding into the ebbs and flows of living in an area as richly diverse as the Bay Area.

 

Additionally, I understand the challenges and joys that can come from being in multiple roles – spouse, parent, business owner, student, friend – and how important it is to have therapeutic support in addition to daily practices and tools to rely upon for resourcing and balance. 

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My journey into the field of psychology took me to John F. Kennedy University, where I earned my B.A. degree in Liberal Arts, and my M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis in Holistic Studies.

 

As a therapist in the humanistic field, I have a diverse holistic background in many different techniques and modalities, including mind (cognitive behavior), body (somatic) and spirit (transpersonal), with specialized training in the following areas:

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Certified in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

Mindfulness

Somatic Therapy

Expressive Arts

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

EMDR

(Level I and Level II Certificate)

 

In addition to my therapy practice, I spent several years as a Behavioral Mental Health Consultant in a school setting developing and implementing programs that focused on positive behaviors, self-awareness, self-esteem, and inner resourcing for students, parents, caregivers, teachers and administrators.

 

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 I look forward to meeting you on this journey.