Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

 

I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute with an emphasis on Jungian, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, along with a variety of cognitive-behavioral, and emotional-cognitive regulation and stress-reduction techniques and modalities (e.g. CBT, Autogenic Training).

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​Analytic Psychology/Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

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My pre-doc training centered around Jungian/Analytic Psychology, including Sand Play and running a creative expression therapy group, while my post-doc followship training emphasized Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

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Trauma Therapy

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I received extensive training in trauma during my post-doc fellowship and, additionally, training in neuroscience-informed, emotionally and somatically-oriented Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

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Reseach and Development

 

My research in and development of interpersonal communication and relationship-building approaches and training technology also contributes to my in guiding and supporting clients’ emotional and relational self-growth.

Attuned to the Wholeness and Multidimensionality of Self/Selves, Individual(s) and Relationships

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In my working together with clients -- individuals, couples, and groups -- we pay particular attention to conscious and unconscious aspects — thinking, feeling, and relating, including through dreams, intuitions, somatic (body-nervous system) experiences, and creative expression. We make connections and explore emotional and cognitive experiences, for deepening and synergizing in the service of expanding and enhancing relationships with self, others and the world.

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Eclectic, Integrative, Client-Focused Approach​​

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Weaving multiple theoretical orientations, perspectives, and techniques, my eclectic approach is rooted in awareness of the impact of past and/or current trauma, attention to neurodiversity (always looking at both challenges and strengths), and appreciation for past behavioral, interpersonal, relational, and coping patterns with opportunities for positive transformations.

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Together, these therapeutic modalities and approaches provide a rich foundation for collaborative work with clients, helping them expand their emotional regulation abilities, interpersonal communication repertoire, relatedness and relationships, and self-discovery toward meaningful self-growth and personal fulfillment.​​​