Individual therapy for adults/adolescents 16+ (modalities below)
Licensure supervision & consultation/training
ASWB tutoring
Complex Trauma (cPTSD) Assessments
- Eating disorders
- Dissociative Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Substance Use Disorders
- Love addiction/co-dependency
$340 investment includes:
- 60 min. clinical interview &diagnostic formulation
- Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSI) – only available to qualified clinicians with purchased software program & training
- Copy of TSI results
- 30-45 min. follow-up interview to review TSI’s findings
- Clinical recommendations for treatment
- Local resources + referrals
Mindfulness meditation + spiritual exploration
I’ve been in the field long enough now to see how commoditized the art of mindfulness has become. Mindfulness is a practice, not simply an idea. In its derivation from Zen Buddhism and the Vedas, the original source of yogic teaching, the practice is to invite deeper awareness into our lives. It’s easier than ever to numb and collapse in the face of a heartbreaking world. We practice mindfulness to downregulate stress responses; overcome insomnia; and decrease worry, grief, and resentment. It is also an experience of inquiry to facilitate awakening to the essence that is YOU. You will learn how to be a witness to your internal experiences without judging or reacting to them. You will also learn a variety of exercises to help you first get acquainted with the practice and then deepen your skills.
For those interested, I like weaving talk of spirituality into our sessions, reflecting upon aspects of the human condition that have both awed and puzzled philosophers for millennia. Existential psychology wrestles with the big questions and offers guidance in how to honor the tension of paradox. I can hold space for and with you in the sacred and at times, terrifying nature of death and dying.
Trauma & dissociation work
Complex trauma refers to the impact a person experiences after being subject to several incidents that could be deemed traumatic. When situations that provoke a sense of helplessness and grief occur over a significant period, one may notice a deterioration of their “sense of self”, difficulty coping with seemingly benign life events, and interpersonal distress. These experiences are often compounded by a range of dissociative symptoms. I have undergone extensive trauma-focused training to include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) among others.
DBT focuses upon exploring relational trauma within the context of the therapeutic relationship and together challenging rigid beliefs and associated behaviors that have developed to self-protect against additional harm. Using “dialectics”, we are able to hold two seemingly opposing views and utilize strategies to help access our internal wisdom, often called “wise-mind.” Skills include somatic experiencing and cognitive modalities that address stillness of the mind, improved communication, distress tolerance, and self-care to prevent emotion dysregulation. I have co-facilitated and implemented comprehensive DBT programs as well as provided training to clinicians within various settings.
IFS is an experiential modality that conceptualizes our psyche as consisting of an inherent Self among other parts that may carry extreme emotion and rigid roles. These parts are called “firefighters” or “managers.” Though they often create havoc in our lives, they are meant to protect us from feeling emotional pain, which has often been dismissed or exiled. At its core, IFS works to strengthen Self leadership and heal trauma through witnessing our “exile” parts that likely carry heavy burdens. I completed my first IFS training with the model’s creator, Richard Schwartz, in 2010.
I also walk survivors of intimate-partner violence through the trauma resolution process. “Violence” refers to harm created to one’s mind, body, and spirit. This work includes learning more about power and control, narcissistic abuse, and eventually making meaning out of these traumatic and multi-faceted experiences. The priority is first linking clients to important community resources to establish increased safety.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is a specialized somatic or body-focused trauma treatment. It was developed in the early 2000s after its founder, David Grand, PhD, starting blending two established protocols in which he was trained: EMDR (Eye Movement Densensitization and Reprocessing) and Somatic Experiencing (SE).
A “brainspot” is the activity in the subcortical part of our brain in response to focused activation and eye position . This is the oldest part of the brain, often called the “reptilian” brain. This is not only where our “fight or flight” reflex lives, but also where trauma memories are stored in a kind of filing system often not accessible by other forms of therapy. It is hypothesized that even EMDR protocol takes the client out of the subcortex more often than necessary and brings them back to the neocortex. The neocortex is the part of the brain that engages in linear verbal expression, thinking or problem-solving, and meaning-making. We spend most of our time here. When we say that trauma is stored in the body, we mean that the experiences filed away in our subcortex continue to impact emotions, behaviors, and decision-making in the present. Brainspotting allows us to access the subcortex and hold the file open long enough to allow for release.
Addiction recovery
If you’re struggling with substance use, disordered eating, or patterns like codependency or love addiction, you’re not alone—and there’s nothing “broken” about you. These patterns often develop as ways to cope with pain, stress, or unmet needs. In our work together, we focus on both stabilization and deeper understanding. We’ll explore what’s underneath these behaviors, build tools to support lasting change, and define what recovery truly means to you. My goal is to help you move toward a life that feels more aligned, empowered, and free.
Energy-focused approaches
Energy-based work is grounded in the idea that the body is naturally wired to heal and regulate itself. At times, especially in today’s fast-paced and demanding world, our systems can become overwhelmed. These practices offer additional support, helping your mind and body return to a state of balance in a way that feels safe, intuitive, and aligned. One technique I often incorporate is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as “tapping.”
EFT combines light tapping on specific points on the body—similar to acupressure—with guided statements that help process and release emotional stress. Many clients find this method both calming and empowering, as it can gently reduce intensity while increasing a sense of control and self-awareness.
Organizational training
I provide clinical training for organizations and group practices upon specialty populations and corresponding treatment modalities, including BPD and DBT. I teach groups about the biopsychosocial theory regarding the development of BPD, criteria for diagnosing to include identification of underlying behavioral patterns and secondary targets, assessment strategies to determine the appropriate level of care, and the philosophical pillars of DBT. For organizations interested in developing comprehensive DBT programming, we take a deeper dive into dialectical tensions, evidenced-based protocols, clinical interventions, and factors to consider when implementing the Skills Training group therapy portion. I bring more than a decade of experience in developing comprehensive DBT programs within organizations and communities as well as professional training to help teams (clinical and non-clinical staff) adhere to the brilliant treatment model designed to promote transformation and healing for so many. In a time where DBT is grossly misunderstood and oversimplified, this is my greatest passion project!
Other popular training topics for organizations include evaluating severity of substance use disorders and eating disorders as well as general standards in assessment and diagnostic formulation.
ASWB tutoring
Studying for the ASWB exam can feel overwhelming—but I’ve got you covered. I provide supportive, one-on-one tutoring to help MSW grads build skills, strengthen strategies, and feel confident on exam day.
Offered privately or through Social Work Test Prep, LLC.
Licensure supervision
As an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), I provide licensure supervision for clinical social workers and professional counselors. I am also a field supervisor and adjunct instructor at the University of Denver for graduate-level social work students. The ACS credential identifies those mental health professionals who have met national professional supervision standards and have received specialized training. The ACS promotes a clinical supervisor’s professional identity, accountability to the field, and encourages ongoing self-assessment. As of 2016, 15 states recognize the ACS as a supervision credential of choice.
As a supervisor, I use an integrative approach to include psychodynamic and developmental models of supervision. The psychodynamic model of supervision is relational and includes close examination of parallel process, that is reflecting upon the nature of the supervisor-supervisee relationship and how particular dynamics may correlate to the supervisee’s relationships with clients. The developmental model of supervision includes the supervisor referencing a supervisee’s current stage of learning and modifies their role and corresponding feedback as it relates to these changes. Within supervision, I also weave elements of the Noeticus Counselor Training and Practice Triangle™, i.e. Administrative Effectiveness, Professional Identity Development, and Clinical Skill Clarification and Refinement all of which influenced by the Self of the Therapist. I love giving back to this special profession and find a lot of joy in guiding new clinicians. An interview is required to assess fit and most importantly, whether I am able to meet your needs for what you envision doing in this field!