About Me

Working on behalf and in support of my clients is deeply rewarding.  My way of working is based first on a client feeling very safe, cared for, and understood, as well as confident about me and what our work together can accomplish.  

 

I am a Level III trained AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) therapist.  AEDP is a model of therapy that brings about healing and transformation through a deeper and new experiencing of emotions in the presence of an attuned therapist.  Your emotions, somatic experiences in your body and thinking brains will be online when we work.  I have training and experience in grief counseling, and trauma.  I am a Level 2 PACT couples therapist (Stan Tatkin's psychobiological approach for couples' therapy), and have completed Hakomi Couples' Training. Additionally, I completed Level 1 of Somatica, a training for sex and relationship coaching.  

 

My past professional experiences includes working in finance, community development, international development and being a stay at home mom for 10 years.  My life experiences include growing up overseas, being raised in a multicultural and multiracial family, long-term marriage, divorce and raising four sons, including one with Down Syndrome.  

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Education

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Stanford University, B.A., International Relations

Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies, M.A.,                          International Relations

John F. Kennedy University, M.A. Counseling Psychology

 

Certifications

Level III AEDP Certification

Level 2 PACT Certification

Level 1 Somatica Sex and Relationship Coaching Training

 

Marriage and Family Therapist License #98549

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