Psychotherapy • AMFT#145415

Somatic Experiencing Pratitioner (SEP)

Supervised by Amanda Parker LCSW #70047

Hello and welcome,

I support a wide range of individuals, romantic partners, and families on their path of growth, healing, and lasting change.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and direct - holding your therapeutic goals with attention and respect. I often work with clients to identify patterns that contribute to strife or disharmony - together we strategize to shift those patterns gently towards balance, courage, confidence, and/or relief.

Every human is unique and no one therapeutic modality fits all; I draw upon a handful of evidence-based treatments to support your individual needs. My training is varied and I can provide both talk and somatic (body-based) therapy as needed. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I provide specialized care in working with trauma of all kinds including PTSD and C-PTSD. I recognize that our struggles are not apart from the systems we live within and am comfortable discussing and exploring the complexities of systemic challenges. I also have training and experience in working with grief, substance use, sex and sexuality, neurodiversity, psychedelic therapies, and relationships.

In addition to therapeutic work, I bring 15 years of experience in the field of children's education and wellness. I am passionate about supporting children and caregivers of all ages in creating greater understanding and harmony within the family system. I am well versed on the particular struggles within the cross section of parenting and partnership.

Importantly, I strive to create a space where your full self is welcomed - and where connection to your innate wisdom and vitality is nourished.

Working Together

My specialites include:

Romantic Relationships including monogamous, open, and polyamorous configurations
Trauma, including C-PTSD, PTSD, developmental, and medical
Emotional Dysregulation including anger, anxiety, and depression
Substance Use, Addiction, Recovery
Grief
Sex and Sexuality
Chronic Illness & Disability
Strengthening Family Connections
Neurodiversity
School-Based Struggles, including support with IEP and 504s
Selective Mutism
LGBTQIA community
Psychedelic Therapies
Working with those in creative vocations
Getting through particularly hard times

Modalities I am trained in: Somatic Experiencing (SEP), Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Harm Reduction, Ketamine Assisted Therapy, The Gottman Method, Non-Violent Communication, Play Therapy, and Attachment Theory.

I see clients remotely and in person at my Oakland office. To support financial accessiblity, I offer a sliding-scale fee structure. My current rate is $190 per session. Sliding scale and lower-fee appointments are currently available - please feel free to inquire about sliding-scale options.

Contact

Thinking about working together, or want to see if we’re a good fit? I offer a free 20-minute consultation to answer your questions. To book a consultation directly, use this Calendly Link. Or, reach out through the form below.