My own healing journey, as well as over three decades of sharing in others’ journeys, has led me to work holistically with the whole person and being. I learned from my own process that it was important to work on all levels. I saw that I could not effectively heal if I focused only on the emotional, psychological levels while leaving out the body, or the core essence of who I am. We are one integrated whole. 

My conditioning, as well as relational and psychological trauma, manifested within all of my bodies—the physical body (nervous system dysregulation), emotional body (blocked emotions), mental body (psychological conditioning and beliefs), and the spiritual body (diminishing my ability to awaken to my true nature). These four bodies include the relational body (relationship with self and others). 

I discovered that changes in any of these levels affected all bodies, including our subtle and collective bodies, and all of them are held within pure existence/awareness, or pure potentiality (see map). I found that it is possible to experience healing on all levels because we are one interconnected whole with an innate healing capacity. 

It is my experience that the power to heal is available to tap into and guide me through letting go of all that is not truly who I am. My conditioning and wounding taught me that I am powerless and not good enough. Yet, as I tapped more into the power of my innate nature, I was mobilized to empower and embody that on all levels of my human nature. This empowerment has inspired a deep intention to become a force for true freedom and transformation in our world.

My education is a Bachelor degree in Counseling Psychology and a Masters degree in Somatic Psychology, as well as a certification as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. 

My experience as a licensed Marriage, Family Therapist since 1992 has trained me to work deeply with a wide range of relational, emotional and psychological issues such as, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, chronic illness, and developmental trauma with a somatic and transpersonal focus.

I have a special interest in integrating awakened consciousness with healing these personal and collective issues:

• Relationship issues (Awakened Relating)

• Trauma Healing and Awakening 

• Social-political activism (Awakened Activism)

I have a lifetime of deep spiritual practice and experience through many traditions including Western non-dual teachings, Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen, Bhakti yoga, and currently the work of Jacqueline Hobbs, Ph.D., all of which have contributed to building the foundation of the work I do.

My own journey of healing from emotional and relational trauma, chronic illness, and negative self-image, has given me a profound understanding and empathy for the wounding of others, showing me how to release suffering at its root. I am very excited to share this with you!