My clients would say I’m a blend of collaborative, curious, gentle, playful and direct. I place a strong emphasis on our relationship through creating a space for you to feel comfortable to explore, discover and heal at your own pace is incredibly important to me. I believe holistic healing is possible for everyone, that it’s never to late to begin this journey. You have the tools within yourself to experience your most fulfilling and meaningful life.

Professional Expertise:

While in grad school I completed my practicum at Capital Area Mental Health Center where I primarily worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and difficulty in transitions. Post school, my primary focus was court mandated clients and the homeless population. I went on to found and sell a Pilates studio that I operated for 10+ years. This heavily influenced my return to the mental health space where I now work holistically with adolescents and young adults in a private practice setting. My deep clinical passion focuses on clients experiencing some sort of anxiety: phobias, rumination, hypochondria, chronic health, chronic pain and trauma. Many of my clients are also experiencing difficulty with their family of origin and relationships, difficulty with transitions, depression and feelings of isolation. I also enjoy working with therapists. I have training in trauma, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, Reiki (I, II & Master Training) and Pilates and incorporate things like breathwork and mindfulness in my clinical approach. I am trained in the Basic Principles of Somatic Experiencing® and am currently in training for Somatic IFS (Internal Family Systems).

Personal Journey:

Healing and personal growth are at the core of who I am. I developed debilitating depression at an early age and first began therapy over two decades ago. Therapy and holistic approaches like intuitive art, dance, movement, somatic awareness, breath and spirituality literally saved my life and is why I’m so passionate about taking a holistic approach with my clients. I’m sensitive and have big feelings. I love to love and I love to feel. I also have a 4 year old kitty who I found outside when she was 4 weeks old who eventually jumped in my car and refused to let me leave her outside a minute more. I love being in nature, reading, writing, painting, dancing, playing piano and spending time with those I love. I grew up in Houston and have lived in Austin since 2005. Also, I love Taylor Swift!

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