Roots of Compassion
Compassion and self acceptance are crucial elements of the healing process. In a culture that values productivity over quality of life, these inner resources are much harder to access than it may seem. I work with clients to nurture and eventually embrace their own wholeness.
Curiosity about the interplay between the internal and external world have led me to this work. My greatest teachers are my own body, the natural world, and the Bay Area community.
I earned a Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies.
Areas of Focus
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Anxiety
The current state of the world demands so much of us and can create unhealthy levels of anxiety. With me, clients get into touch with the anxious parts of themself and develop a new relationship with their anxiety so that they can better be with it, and not flooded by it.
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Relationships
It can be exceedingly difficult for many people to create adequate boundaries in their lives. Serving others can be a beautiful gift, but can be taken too far. I work with a belief that helping others is more effective when we first care for ourselves.
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Trauma
The lasting effects of trauma can limit our ability to live our lives in the present moment. I work with clients to release shame and blame for what has happened to them in order to move into a future with more choices and lightness.
How I Work
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a lifelong practice. In the therapeutic context, it involves recognizing emotional reactions with self compassion, and gradually working to shift how we respond to challenges.
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Parts Work
We all contain multitudes, including contradictory inner forces that create ambivalence and tension. Contacting different parts can help to free us up to make decisions from a place of power and clarity.
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Somatic Exploration
The body is an indispensible teacher, yet can hold a lot of pain. I work with clients to develop body awareness at their pace. Deepening safety in the body can allow for healing to unfold naturally.