I work with individuals, partners/couples, families and groups. We explore the spoken and unspoken dynamics of intimacy
and boundaries with self and others, of parent/child bonding, and of navigating conflicts, wounding, and trauma past or present.
I also work with addictions. My approach is holistic, body-oriented, offers use of expressive arts, and celebrates diversity,
particularly of sexual orientation and partnering styles, gender, and spirituality.
I consider therapy a collaborative process, so I work best with clients
who have a sense of what troubles them and at least a vague vision for the differences they want. That's where I come in.
I will use my skills to help you identify what specifically isn't working
for you in your life, develop a vision for the way you wish things were instead, and then narrow that gap. I will
follow your lead in setting goals together for the therapy while also utilizing my professional perspectives and experience.
My intention is to support an integrated dynamic within your body, mind, emotions, spirit, relationships with others,
and with your unique conception of the world in which you live.
While we will probably explore your past experiences, our focus will be
on your present experiences and your hopes and desires for your future.
PARTNERS and BODY LANGUAGE
A monthly drop-in workshop for partners aimed at increasing intentional
use of body language in service of improved understanding and acceptance of the individuals within the relationship as well
as expression of intimacy and boundaries within the relationship. Thursday 6-7pm. Call for next meeting date.
WHAT CAN I DO?
A short workshop for partners offering basic skills for recognizing states
of emotional flooding and trauma activation, and for staying grounded and safe while offering support. Call for next meeting
date.
SOOTHED SELF, SOOTHED BABY
Co-regulation group for mamas, papas, and babies...date and times to be determined. In this group, we will meet together
with our babies and work experientially with regulating our own emotions and state of being in order to connect with our babies
and assist them to regulate their emotions and state of being, and to increase secure attachment and bonding.
A MAMA WAS BORN
A weekly circle just for mamas to explore the experience of having given birth. We will honor birthing as a rite
of passage, and provide a safe space in which to celebrate, honor, grieve, rant about, let go of, and share the
joy, pain and confusion of birthing via the use of mindfulness, movement, creative expression, and a circle
of women. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows; reservations each week are recommended.
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