Working with youth and adults combined with my formal education and training in psychology, nature-based experiential education and spiritual practice, has led to a holistic practice where Mind, Body, and Spirit are all considered when forming a collaborative, treatment plan.

I used evidence based interventions like EMDR for symptoms of trauma, CBT for behavior and thought change, and Mindfulness for spiritual and nervous-system regulation,  within a Story and Nature based approach.  I am trained to incorporate equines, and animals allowing for additional non-verbal communication, attachment,  and opportunities for resonance and connection.  Including these techniques  with being seen, and authentically joined with on your journey  can facilitate deep shifts in neural patterns, beliefs, insights and behaviors.  These shifts allow you to effectively re-author your story and navigate a path to harmony, connection, and resilience in the face of adversity.  

I work within a flexible framework, beginning with your current presenting problem, when relevant we explore for patterns/roots that are relevant to treatment, and together we will collaborate to form a treatment plan.  Each plan is unique and sessions can be in the office, outdoors, or with the horses, depending on presenting issue, appropriate treatment and weather.  We may begin consultation with a few minutes of focused meditation bringing more intention to our time, or a check-in for sharing current concerns that arise between meetings, then we we may do EMDR in the office for profound relief of trauma patterns, or we may utilize a story-board or art to  reflect and record progress, where you were/are now and the qualities and direction of where you want to go, and what is between you and that goal.  Along the way I will seek feedback from you on your sense of progress, and when appropriate we may close with an overview, and a revised re-authored story and plan.  

Meetings are 50 minutes unless otherwise arranged, couples are often scheduled for 75 minute sessions.

Psychotherapy services for:

• ADD and ADHD/ Inattention, Impulsivity, and Hyperactivity
• Abuse/Survivors
• Addictions and Smoking Cessation
• Life Transitions/ Moving, Marriage, Birth, Death, Divorce, Retirement
• Depression and/or Anxiety
• Pregnancy/Birth/Postpartum/Attachment Parenting
• Family Problems Multi Generational
• Child and Adolescent Issues/Parenting
• Marriage and Relationships
• Eating and Food Issues
• Posttraumatic Stress/ Trauma
• Stress/Workplace Issues
• Life Purpose and Spirituality

Skills, interventions and techniques most often used:

• Nature-based therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral
• Relaxation techniques and mindfulness
• Positive Psychology
• Compassionate Engaged Listening
• EMDR
• Systems Theory
• Social Engagement & Nature
• Support of Basic Habits and Nutrition for brain health
• Mental Hygiene
• ARCH framework incorporating equines, animals and nature 
• HEAL incorporating Equines in psychotherapy with an emphasis on nervous system and internal boundaries

Multiple Location Options:

I am grateful to be able to provide services in California and Maryland.  Currently seeing CA clients online with potential in-person for scheduled trips, to Sacramento, Santa Barbara, Mendocino, and Fresno locations.  In MD  I am glad to share person sessions at our historic family farm, with lots of beautiful walking, horses, nature animals.  Indoor private office on working farm with beautiful views just 15 minutes from Downtown Frederick MD.