Education and Experience

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master’s Degree in clinical psychology from Argosy University, Seattle. I am also certified as an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist by the Wellness Institute. I trained with the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute from 2019-2021. Working as a mental health clinician since 2010, I have had the honor to work with diverse populations with respect to cognitive ability, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexuality and socioeconomic status. Aside from individual counseling, I have experience working in community mental health as a case manager and counselor for formerly homeless and chronically mentally ill individuals. I have received specialized training in trauma informed care, hypnotherapy, neurophysiology and crisis intervention. I have experience navigating clients through a variety of issues including mood disorders, general anxiety, complex PTSD, intergenerational trauma, psychotic disorders, chemical abuse and dependence, self-harm behaviors, interpersonal difficulties (such as codependency, boundary and trust issues), sexuality and gender exploration, grief and loss, traumatic brain injuries, chronic stress and chronic pain. Before I began my path to become a therapist, I received a BA in theatre from University of Massachusetts and enjoyed a long stint in NY in the theatre world as an actor and writer. Through the theatre community, I gained enrichment in empathy, creativity and collaboration with others; what I consider to be cornerstones of my current work with clients.