You are wondering who I am
I am licensed relationship and trauma psychotherapist and I work with couples and individuals whose relationships with their most important people... hurt.
I will help you understand what is and has been fueling the pain you are in and how you can create change.
I have extensive, advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and have been trained in somatic therapy (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing) to work with impacts of trauma and traumatic stress.
I’ve been immersed in the mental health field for nearly a decade -through personal work, crisis line experience, formal education and clinical training, advanced study, thousands of hours sitting with people, and ongoing consultation. I also have lived insight into how challenging family dynamics can impact us.
I am not here to tell you to go on date nights more often and use spreadsheets when feeling frustrated to communicate your feelings. I know the fights are not about the dishes, there is something underneath it that is driving you apart.
I imagine you tried to solve it yourselves. Let me help. Change is possible.
Training and Education
I am dedicated to providing quality services and am continuously learning and growing.
And yes, it's been a windy road that lead me to become a therapist.
BA & MA, Education, Omsk Teacher Training University
MA, International Trade, Heilongjiang University
MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, George Fox University
Crisis Line Volunteer & Training (Crisis Intervention, Risk Assessment)
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Core Skills
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship
Dr. Sue Johnson's Intensive Course in Emotionally Focused Therapy: Attachment-Based Interventions for Couples in Crisis
2-Day Intensive Course: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Advanced Approaches for Attachment Injured Couples: Evidence-Based Techniques to Effectively Work With Affairs/ Escalated/Withdrawn Couples/ Couples with Past Injuries & Vulnerabilities
Working with the sexual cycle - group consultation with George Faller, LMFT
EFT Triage - group consultation managing betrayals and relationship bleed outs with Dr. Lisa Palmer -Olsen
Attachment Injury Repair Model
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Essentials (Former known as Level I & II)
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) for Attachment Trauma: Transforming Psychological Wounds for Adult Clients Traumatized as Children
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Traumatized Individuals: Shaping a New Sense of Self
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) for Grief: Attachment-Based Interventions to Move Clients Through Loss into Growth and Resilience
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Level I
Somatic Experiencing, Beginning I, II, III
