Hello! I'm truly honored that you've entrusted me to embark on this therapeutic journey alongside you. As a therapist and a fellow individual who is quite familiar with the majestic peaks and the harsh valleys of our human experience, I understand the importance of holding a secure, safe, and abundantly compassionate space filled with warmth and thoughtful considerations of your challenges as you enter the therapeutic space with me. Additionally, I recognize the importance of my showing up in our shared space as an authentic person – I am unapologetically myself and I can guarantee that the cold clinical encounters of the typical therapy experience does not exist in my corner of the world. I’m on your side, very much like a friend, but with the perspective that only a therapist can offer. You will also find that I’m light-hearted and don’t take myself too seriously. Oh, and I curse in my therapy sessions. :)
As for my magical healing powers, here’s what I have to offer: Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic-based treatments, such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)/Tapping. These modalities are for the treatment of trauma/PTSD, anxiety, panic, and phobias. I have substantial experience working with post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, panic, emotional and physical abuse, childhood/complex trauma, domestic violence, sexuality, and gender-identity concerns as well as healing from narcissistic/toxic relationship dynamics and establishing boundaries. In addition, I am experienced working with individuals in alternative lifestyles. This includes, but not limited to: individuals involved in sex work, non-monogamy, kink and other relationship dynamics, and non-conventional spiritual practices. I accept you completely as you are and welcome you to the healing space.
As for my educational and experiential background: I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Delaware Valley University. During my time in graduate school, I presented at conferences, participated in the peer review process for research publications and served as a guest lecturer (and eventually, instructor) at my alma mater. Fun fact: I’m the academic great- great-granddaughter of Carl Jung!
A little more about me: I live in the Greater Philadelphia area. I was born and grew up in the beautiful, vast Mojave Desert in Southern California. I have two cats, Sugar and Fats, and a mischievous Dachshund named Franc. In my recreational moments, I like to practice yoga (currently studying to be a certified yoga instructor), ride quads in the desert, travel, read, and rock out at concerts. :)
Currently licensed and available in Nevada, New Jersey & Pennsylvania.