My lifelong passion is found in the witnessing and understanding of the many ways that human growth and healing occurs.   I bring over 20 years of experience in the study, practice, and teaching of yoga as trauma-informed somatic therapy, combined with extensive training in psychology and practice in individual, couple, and group therapy, all of which have deepened my understanding and appreciation of the different ways people heal and find meaning in their lives.  Deeply versed in contemplative practices, trauma-informed therapy, attachment theory, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), I draw from a synthesis of these methods and teachings to help clients heal their past and connect to what is highest and most inspiring within them.    

Committed to the process of personal growth from an early age, I have studied and undergone healing in all its forms — physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, energetic, interpersonal.  My belief is that lasting recovery requires a synthesis of treatment approaches that addresses the whole person (body, mind, heart and soul) as well as the person's relationship to another and to the greater community.   While overcoming my own childhood adversity, I have had to engage in very deep personal work so I could create a life truly worth living. An unwavering commitment to my own personal growth and development continues to this day.  For those seeking to do their own work, I create brave spaces where meaningful connection, inspiration, and resilience can be realized over time.

Passionate about healing through relationships, my work focuses mainly on marriage and couple therapy. As a Certified Emotionally-Focused Therapist (EFT) for couples,  I am committed to creating authentic and compassionate relationships where each partner feels seen and deeply understood. Beyond healing relationships, my desire is to create relationships that heal. I am particularly interested in supporting couples of diverse ethnicity and/or neurotype (ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, highly-sensitive, introversion) through the lens of EFT. As a self-identified highly-sensitive introvert, I am passionate about increasing understanding and advocacy for the unique needs of those who identify as neurodivergent. I offer 1:1 support as well as specialized group yoga classes for neurodivergent individuals to support self-understanding, self-care, and sense of agency.  

I have immense gratitude for the love and wisdom of my teachers who have supported and influenced me in countless ways over the years: Judith Hanson Lasater for teaching me that all healing begins with rest, Veronica Kallos-Lilly for your firm yet gentle and attuned guidance and faith in me in doing the only work I can imagine doing. Finally, Char Sundust, for seeing me so clearly. I am today, because of you, the greatest, truest version of myself.

Professional Credentials:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Washington

  • Certified Emotionally-Focused Therapist (EFT) for Couples and Individuals, ICEEFT

  • Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, E-RYT 500, Yoga Alliance

  • Master of Arts, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling; Child, Couple and Family Therapy, Antioch University Seattle

  • Master of Education, School Psychology, New York University

  • Bachelor of Arts, Biological Basis of Behavior, University of Pennsylvania