I have a particular soft spot for working with artists and young women making sense of a problematic upbringing or overcoming shame. Using EMDR training, Mindfulness, Narrative therapy and Expressive Arts, we find pain points then bring more ease there. To decrease anxiety and depression after a crisis, trauma, or transition, I use relational, present moment awareness to process early abuse, major life transitions, and grief, accessing healing, confidence, and agency. I welcome LGBTQIA+ & neurodivergent folks, couples, teens, and anyone just feeling lost. To process trauma, I use EMDR training, and I have certificates in Mindfulness, Non-Violent Parenting Strategies, and Trauma Focused CBT. I am versed in Al Anon and CoDa Recovery. As a mother, I am familiar with the nuances and challenges of parenting. I used to be a creative writing professor and see beauty, nature, and imagination as restorative practices. I believe in everyone's ability to move towards a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. Together, we'll make a plan to meet short and long term goals. I take kaiser and other insurance; send me your card info and I'm happy to check it for you.