Qualifications
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed by the States of Utah (12348562-3902), Idaho (MBTMFT-9797), California (MFC45197) and Florida(TPMF571). I am also a member of the Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (UAMFT), the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association (UMHCA) and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) . I am a certified mental Health provider to the American Red Cross as a part of their disaster response teams.
My professional training includes a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles, California. I have been in private practice since 2007.
In addition to my Master's Degree, I am certified in Somatic Experiencing®. Somatic Experiencing® is a gentle, yet powerful method designed to release overwhelming stress and its resulting symptoms from the body. To read more about Somatic Experiencing®, please click www.traumahealing .org. I am also certified in Neuro-affective Touch Therapy and EMDR Levels I and II.
Background
Prior to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have had extensive experience working in the public sector and in an educational environment. I have lived with the pressures and demands of the corporate world and know first hand the stress it can produce in our lives, relationships and physical bodies. As a result of my own journey toward growth, I made a choice to change careers mid-life and become a therapist.
PhilosophyI believe that everyone has the capacity to connect to his or her authentic
self and learn one's own internal process. I recognize that each one of us
is the expert of who we each are. As a psychotherapist, I am honored to walk
this path with clients who seek counseling to change and grow to enjoy their
life on a deeper level. I believe that life experiences are reflected not
only in our thoughts and emotions but are stored in the body on a deep
physical level. I offer a holistic therapeutic approach integrating body,
mind and spirit in my practice. My style is compassionate, engaging, and
mindful. My aim is to provide support within a safe environment as a
foundation for the work.