Journey to Wholeness

Compassionate Support for
Lasting Transformation

Certified Trauma Specialist

Specialized expertise in healing deep wounds

Mental Health Professional

Holistic approach to emotional wellbeing

Published Author

Sharing wisdom through written word

Somatic & Experiential Practitioner

Body-centered healing practices

"Doctoral-level training in psychology • 16 years of trauma-focused clinical experience • Author of a 2014 book describing my clinical model metaphorically"

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Foundation

Who I Am

A journey of deep presence, authentic connection, and transformative healing

Education & Training

Doctoral-level training in psychology with specialized certification in trauma treatment and somatic practices

16+ Years Experience

Over a decade and a half working with trauma, emotional development, and complex clinical presentations

Published Author

2014 book describing clinical model metaphorically, establishing foundation for experiential methodology

I am a mental health professional, Certified Trauma Specialist, and experiential practitioner with doctoral-level training in psychology and over 16 years of experience working with trauma, somatic awareness, emotional development, and complex clinical presentations.

My work integrates trauma science, present-moment experiential practice, and the body–mind connection to help people develop emotional regulation, stress resilience, and post-traumatic growth. In 2014, I authored a book that metaphorically describes the clinical model I developed early in my career—a framework grounded in emotional awareness, narrative understanding, and embodied transformation.

That early work became the foundation for the experiential method I use today.

Offerings

What I Offer

Compassionate, trauma-informed experiential support for meaningful transformation

I Support Individuals Through:

Build post-traumatic growth

Transform pain into wisdom

Develop somatic awareness

Connect body and mind

Strengthen emotional regulation

Find inner equilibrium

Increase stress resilience

Build adaptive capacity

Transform relational patterns

Deepen self-awareness

Heal parent–child relationships

Attunement and co-regulation

Support child/adolescent development

Emotional growth guidance

Navigate complex experiences

ASD, SMI, identity support

Build leadership resilience

Emotional clarity in leadership

My Integrated Approach

My approach blends psychoeducation (so you understand what's happening) with embodied practice (so your nervous system actually learns something new). Together, these create the capacity for meaningful, lasting change.

Specializations

My Background & Specializations

Deep expertise across diverse therapeutic domains

Complex Trauma

Complex trauma and emotional overwhelm treatment

Nervous System Healing

Nervous system healing and somatic awareness

Post-Traumatic Growth

Post-traumatic growth and embodied resilience

Child & Adolescent

Child and adolescent mental health development

ASD Support

ASD and diverse neurodevelopmental profiles

SMI Expertise

Severe Mental Illness with focus on regulation

Parent-Child Repair

Parent–child relationship repair and attachment

Leadership Support

Leadership emotional intelligence and stress regulation

Experiential Work

Present-moment experiential work for capacity building

Core Philosophy

Across all populations, my work remains rooted in compassion, nervous system safety, relational attunement, and the belief that transformation happens when people feel supported enough to experience themselves differently in the present moment.

Approach

My Approach: Experiential, Somatic, Trauma-Informed

Grounded in core principles that create lasting transformation

Present-Moment Healing

We focus on what your nervous system is experiencing right now, not on endlessly analyzing the past.

Somatic + Body–Mind Integration

Emotional patterns live in the body. We work with breath, sensation, grounding, and embodied awareness to create real transformation.

Psychoeducation + Practice

I teach you the tools—and we practice them together—so your nervous system learns new pathways and capacities for life.

Capacity Building for Lasting Change

We develop emotional, relational, and somatic resources that strengthen your resilience far beyond our work together.

Trauma-Informed Compassion

Safety, respect, attunement, and choice guide every session.

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Support

Who I Support

Highly individualized support tailored to each person's unique personality, nervous system, and life story

Adults

Seeking emotional regulation, clarity, and self-leadership

Parents

Wanting to understand, attune, and repair relationships with their children

Adolescents

Navigating emotional development and self-discovery

Trauma Survivors

Individuals living with complex trauma or long-standing patterns

Those Experiencing Overwhelm

People experiencing stress, overwhelm, or relational difficulties

Neurodivergent Clients

Including those on the autism spectrum (ASD)

SMI Clients

Navigating Severe Mental Illness with support for grounding and relationship functioning

Leaders

Seeking emotional resilience, stability, and relational skills

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Expectations

What You Can Expect

Learn how to create lasting internal change, not just temporary relief

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In working with me, you'll learn how to:

Regulate Your Nervous System

Build capacity for self-regulation and emotional balance

Reduce Emotional Reactivity

Develop pause and choice in emotional responses

Expand Your Capacity

Increase ability to feel and respond with awareness

Heal Trauma Patterns

Transform patterns that shape your relationships

Build Stress Resilience

Strengthen your capacity to navigate challenges

Develop Somatic Awareness

Deepen connection with your body's wisdom

Strengthen Self-Relationship

Build compassionate connection with yourself

Transform Relationships

Show up differently with the people you love

Experience More Presence

Cultivate groundedness and emotional clarity

My Goal

My goal is to support you in creating lasting internal change, not just temporary relief.

Ready to Begin?

If you're ready to begin this work, explore my services to see which program feels aligned with your needs.

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