About

(Currently not accepting new clients, occasional availability for KAP clients)

I think finding the “right” therapist for you has to do with feeling good about that person, having a sense that being in their presence is enlivening and healthy, even when you’re working with something uncomfortable or difficult. I'm interested in holding an impeccable space for your healing, while also being equals, collaborators, and being human beings together in this life walk.

I've been working together with clients in therapy for over 15 years, after a career as a public high school teacher and educator in prisons and nonprofit settings. 
I love exploring this rich and collaborative adventure of therapy, trying together with my clients and colleagues to remember older, dignified, mysterious ways of soul healing amidst the rigidified ideas we may have unintentionally inherited from the Western practice of psychotherapy and its trappings. 

I learn so much from and with the people I'm lucky enough to work with, and I relish having true, honest conversations. My style is trauma-informed, and I incorporate somatic(body)-based trauma healing modalities such as Brainspotting, EMDR, guided imagery, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, equine-collaborative therapy, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy preparation and integration. I welcome clients' grief and existential wondering, as we sit together in these explorations. 

Although therapy can often feel appropriately cocooned in a sacred and contained space, I have seen again and again how one person's inner healing is catalytic to broader cultural transformation. I believe both are important.

(Currently accepting new clients)

I am a trauma-focused therapist that specializes in EMDR therapy and play therapy. I offer both individual and family therapy. I will utilize evidence-based treatments to treat a wide range of issues including anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, family conflict, historical and recent trauma, life transitions and parenting/co-parenting. Additionally, I have lots of experience working as a behavioral specialists within the school system and supporting parents navigating 504/IEP/SST plans.

I have experience working with young children, teenagers, young adults, and families. I am passionate about helping people from diverse backgrounds and my space is safe for all sexual/gender identities, ages, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds.

My style is client-centered and focused on empowerment. I believe in you and feel so honored to be apart of your healing process. I know that you are showing up with extreme vulnerability and trusting me in this process. I am in this with you!

(Accepting new clients age 16 and up, in person and online.)

My clients like working with me because I'm very direct, engaged, and practical. I am not just here to agree with you or validate you (though I do that, too). I create a non-judgmental space filled with warmth, compassion, and humor...a safe harbor in the midst of the chaos of life.

Let's run some experiments and get curious about how change happens for you. I will hold you accountable (in a kind and loving way). I specialize in anxiety, executive functioning, habits, sex therapy, communication skills, and releasing trauma through Brainspotting.

I would be honored to be on your team. Working on yourself is not selfish, it affects your family, your community, and the wider world. Personal liberation is collective liberation. I offer a free phone consultation to explore whether I would be a good fit. 

 (Currently accepting clients, in person and online.)

Each one of us has a unique story, and I am genuinely curious about yours. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families with various challenges, including life transitions and relationship issues. Having gone through the difficulties of immigration, I am dedicated to helping those adjusting to life in the U.S, and I am fluent in Russian and welcome Russian-speaking clients. 

Additionally, I am passionate about supporting clients experiencing a spiritual awakening and seeking greater meaning. I am trained in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Brainspotting and love using these modalities for spiritual expansion and trauma healing.

My goal is to create a safe space where we can explore your story together and help you achieve your desired goals. We all face challenges, and sometimes you simply need someone who can listen with compassion and acceptance, guiding you through ups and downs, or walking alongside you in life's unexpected new territory.

Your mental well-being is paramount, and I commend you for taking this first step toward a happier you. Helping others is truly my calling, and I am here to support and guide you with kindness, warmth, and empathy every step of the way. Thank you for considering me as part of your journey.

(Currently accepting clients, online only.)

I really enjoy working with people while they are transitioning from who they’ve been into who they truly wish to be in this world. I use multiple avenues of creativity to open different paths of insightfulness, believing that each person ultimately holds the internal wisdom they require to change and transform while also understanding that everyone requires support, empathy and at times someone to help hold themselves accountable. 

I have almost two decades of experience in providing compassionate empathetic support to individuals and groups while also holding enough of an objective perspective to help individuals facilitate the change in their life that will best help them to grow and develop in the ways that will best serve themselves and their communities. I work from a trauma informed perspective and integrate a variety of approaches within sessions with clients including but not limited to somatic awareness, mindfulness, Brainspotting, DBT and creative catharsis. I have experience in working with diverse populations of people hailing from many different backgrounds but all grappling with understanding how to navigate the complexities of being human in the 21st century.

(Currently accepting clients, online and in person in Auburn.)

For me, healing by definition, is the process of returning to wholeness. Yet, what that means is unique to each individual. Here in lies the journey. I hold great passion, and respect, for the potential we all have to create change in our own lives. I approach change through a trauma-informed, somatic (body-based), and Expressive Arts Therapy (EXA) foundation. In conjunction with an intuitive and empathetic approach, I strive to create a safe, supportive space for folx to explore their inner worlds and the challenges that may be holding them back from a sense of wholeness. 

My wide range of life experiences greatly informs my ability to meet people in an array of circumstances. Utilizing both my psychotherapeutic training and my own life’s journey. In addition, I also hold the belief that our environments, and lifestyles play a significant role in our well-being. 

My approach to therapy is integrative, meeting each individual where they are to support them in moving towards a greater understanding of Self. It would be an honor to collaborate with you on your journey towards greater well-being, awareness, and fulfillment. What does your journey look like?

Maybe you're a teen or young adult (or their parent) who is wishing for a change, to have less stress, or find support on your path to adulting. Maybe you are LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent, or searching for healing after surviving trauma. I'm trained in narrative therapy, suicide prevention, creative arts, and gender journey support, and I would love to help! 

My approach is strengths-based, cultural, somatic, trauma-informed, and mindful. Sometimes life is really hard! I'll be a witness to hear what you've been through, help envision the change you want, and help with next steps to clear obstacles, heal, and achieve your goals.

I became a therapist to help young people and families who need deeper assistance, after years of working with teens as a mentor in outdoor education, wilderness trips, and teen leadership. What brings you peace? You take hikes, dance, sing, write, read? We'll make and practice a wellness plan, for you to remember things you can do to get yourself unstuck.

We'll listen to your own stories of your life experience, your resilience, and growth. Let's experiment with individualized techniques and coping skills to empower you in the driver's seat of your life. The world is changing so fast, and we are all learning and finding our way. It's okay to need help! Reach out for a free chat to see if we're a good fit.

(Waitlist for new clients, online and in person.)

I am experienced in and passionate about Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), offering accelerated and long term sustainable change. Please inquire for more information and to explore working together with KAP, as well as regular therapy.

Offering a trauma informed, safe and relational container to deepen therapeutic work, I integrate elements of depth psychology, neuroscience, intuition, transpersonal psychology, and attachment into our sessions.

I believe there is medicine underneath every issue that can open up great healing and shifts in one’s life when approached from a conscious, loving place. I have great reverence for the human experience and honor the unique journey each person has embarked upon. I support clients with an integrative approach and wholeheartedly believe in the power of attuning to the body, mind, and soul.

I hold a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute with an emphasis in Depth Psychology. I am currently obtaining my license in Marriage and Family therapy. I also hold a Master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology with a concentration in Consciousness, Health & Healing from the University of Santa Monica. Recently, I worked as a Grief Counselor with Livingston Memorial in their Grief & Bereavement program supporting me to guide those grieving the loss of life in all of its forms. I am also trained in the kundalini lineage as a yoga teacher. I weave yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices into the work I do with my clients, supporting them in and out of session.