I earned my master’s degree in Integral Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (license #90009). I chose CIIS because of its humanistic perspective that integrates Eastern philosophy with Western psychological theory for a holistic, growth oriented approach to emotional healing. My training includes depth psychology in addition to evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness and CBT.
I completed a two year intensive post-graduate training program in psychoanalytic/psychodynamic play therapy and parent-work at the Ann Martin Center, a well respected child therapy clinic in the Bay Area. After completing my training, I was invited to join the staff and served as a mentor for first year clinicians.
My private practice also includes work with adults who want to resolve deeply held emotional struggles that are blocking their happiness and fulfillment. In my adult work I tap into my training in emotional/child development to help unlock old patterns so that we can get to the root of what’s going on.
Before becoming a therapist, I had a successful corporate career which included leading an international team in The Netherlands. My background also includes yoga-based trauma work with victims of sex trafficking, and therapeutic teaching of street kids in Cambodia.