MY APPROACH
As mortals, we’re all going to die. I believe that embracing this fact, rather than avoiding it, can help us live more meaningful lives.
A growing number of researchers and healthcare professionals agree: the body, mind, and spirit are not separate, but rather parts of an interconnected whole.
While I’ve been a licensed clinical social worker since 2005, I’ve come to see that traditional talk therapy can only get a person so far. Likewise, while I respect the DSM, I believe that diagnoses can be somewhat limiting for those looking to do deep, spiritual inner work and explore the big existential questions of their lives.
Your pain makes sense. Rather than label you with a diagnosis, my goal is to help you understand how your past may have contributed to your current suffering and give you the space to heal from your pain and move forward.
As a lifelong learner, I’ve spent the last two decades exploring the intersection of psychology, yoga, sound healing, death studies, and psychedelic integration. My sessions with clients typically include a few, if not all of these modalities.
Choose Your Own Healing Adventure
In supporting you during a challenging time in your life journey, I draw on my clinical training experience in Western psychology, my extensive knowledge of yoga, and my reverence for the wisdom of our ancestors.
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Sound Healing
Research supports the benefits of sound baths, including stress reduction, pain management, and improved sleep. Plus, relaxing into the vibrations of metal and crystal singing bowls, gongs, wind chimes, and other instruments is an accessible way of entering into a non-ordinary mind state. Integrating sound healing into ongoing therapy or as a standalone treatment can allow you to find creative ways to listen to your own innate inner guide.
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Yoga Therapy
Simply put: yoga + therapy = balance. Yoga is perhaps the oldest modality of somatic psychology and it has truly stood the test of time. Modern Western research supports its many benefits in treating a wide variety of ailments and conditions that impact our mind, body, energy, and spirit. Our one-on-one sessions will help you establish a deeper appreciation for your true self.
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Psychedelic Integration Therapy
In June 2019, Oakland became one of the first cities in the United States to decriminalize psychedelic plant medicines. I am honored to be part of a growing movement of practitioners committed to providing safe, non-judgmental spaces to prepare for and integrate psychedelic experiences. Learn more about psychedelic integration therapy.
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Thanatology
Thanatological work is not just for those nearing death, but for anyone seeking a more intentional and authentic life. It encourages reflection on mortality and personal values, leading to a deeper appreciation of life and informed decision-making. As a thanadoula, I support clients in this process, fostering open conversations, honoring the grief and grace as it arises, facilitating meaningful ceremonies, and empowering informed decision-making about end-of-life care. My goal is to help clients find fulfillment and meaning throughout their lives, and to promote a more mindful and compassionate approach to death and dying. I strive to create a more death-positive culture that values empathy, respect, and dignity for all individuals.
