My personal healing
It was after my training as a Marriage and Family Therapist that I began exploring my spiritual connection to the universe. I had been previously trained in Transcendental Meditation during college, but never explored with any depth my spiritual self. I began reading multiple books on recognizing and developing a closer connection to mind, body and spirit.
For two years I focused on working with my Inner Child, by way of Alchemical Hypnotherapy. This is a unique form of hypnosis that deals with connecting with one’s inner guides that support our attaining new levels of happiness, love, creativity and healing power. It is a positive adjunct to traditional psychotherapy in tapping directly into untapped resources of the subconscious mind and efficiently resolving spiritual, emotional and behavioral issues. I was so impressed with the dramatic shifts in my personal growth, I later became certified as an Alchemical Hypnotherapist. I continued to develop my spiritual self and graduated from a three year spiritual mentorship program. I also took part in coaching training and was exposed to Buddhist philosophy and the use of deep listening, mindful and compassionate practices.
This all contributes to the work I do with others in supporting their personal growth and development.
My therapy approach
I use the following therapeutic techniques and modalities:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Hypnotherapy, guided visualization
- Mindfulness training, meditation
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Stress reduction, distress tolerance
- Emotional regulation.
My therapeutic approach is engaging, non-judgmental and proactive. I am a good listener and a cheerleader for the positive changes my client’s seek.
I spent several years working with abused foster children and families who suffered from emotional and physical abuse. I earned my Masters Degree in Psychotherapy from the Professional School of Psychology in Sacramento, specializing in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling. For the past two years, I have worked with patients who engage in eating disorders including; anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.
Specialization areas:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Grief
- Communication skills
- Couples relations
- Sexual abuse
- Stress management
- Forgiveness work
- Family therapy
- Life transitions
- Anger management
Trained in:
- Hypnotherapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Eating Disorders
- Mindfulness techniques
- Relaxation techniques
- Meditation techniques
- Life Coaching
- Spiritual Coaching