Psychotherapy
with a focus on mind-body connection
Soma /sōma/
noun: of the body
"Somatic" refers to the body's role in processing emotions, experiences, and trauma. It emphasizes the connection between the mind and body, recognizing that physical sensations, movements, and bodily awareness can play a crucial role in emotion regulation, healing, and well-being.
If you've ever been told you're "too much," welcome. I understand, and I believe you deserve to live in your fullest joy, as your most expressive self.
I specialize treating complex trauma (childhood abuse, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, gender-based or racial violence) that has left survivors stuck in chronic people pleasing, perfectionism, hyper-independence, or shut-down. Whatever may have happened to you in the past, it has resulted in patterns of thinking and behaving that no longer works for you. I can help untangle these patterns so together, we can find ways to change them.
My work as a therapist is grounded in liberation psychology. I believe in decolonizing therapy to reduce perpetuating the harm that’s passed down to us by our white supremacist, capitalist patriarchy. I am well versed in western medicine and indigenous ways of healing. I believe in being transparent with my clients, empowering them with knowledge, so they have full choice and informed consent in their treatment plans.
I'm affirming of queer and non-traditional relationships, including non-monogamy and kink. I am well educated and trained in working with neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD). Therapy with me is collaborative and strengths-based. I offer a compassionate space where you'll feel supported, but I'm not afraid to challenge you when the patterns are getting in the way. lf you're ready to untangle old patterns, grow from them, and create meaningful change, let's connect.
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Are you in a queer or non-traditional relationship, such as non-monogamy, polyamory, or kink? Are you or your partner (or both) neurodivergent? Do you find the social scripts around dating or being in relationships unfulfilling or ill-fitting, and want a therapist who truly understands?
I provide therapy for couples navigating:
Communication difficulties
Conflict resolution
Relationship transitions
Opening up
Negotiating relationship agreements
Sexual concerns
Desire discrepancies
My therapeutic style is active and solution-focused. I believe in working collaboratively to find practical strategies to help you build and maintain fulfilling relationships. Healthy relationships boost mental and physical health, increase life satisfaction, and enhance resilience. I’m here to support you in creating the connection and intimacy that are essential for a happy, balanced life.
Movement Therapy
One of the most powerful tools in my own trauma recovery journey was movement. Movement has been a profound way for me to connect my mind and body, and fostering that connection led me to an embodied state of healing.
If you’ve survived trauma, you might live in a body that has forgotten what safety feels like. In order to heal, your body needs to learn that it’s safe to express itself.
Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)
Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is a movement-based practice designed specifically for survivors of complex trauma and PTSD. It’s the first yoga approach to be clinically studied and shown to support trauma recovery.
TCTSY draws from gentle forms of hatha yoga, with movements offered as invitations. There are no hands-on adjustments, no pressure to perform or “get it right,” and no expectation to look a certain way. The emphasis of TCTSY is on your internal experience; together, we practice becoming more aware of your body, your mind, and their connection.
This practice centers your autonomy. You’re invited to make choices based on what feels right for you in each moment, which can help rebuild a sense of agency and connection between mind and body—often impacted by trauma.
Interested in joining the next 4-week, virtual, TCTSY yoga therapy group?
Trauma-Informed Dance Therapy
Dance has been one of the most transformative tools in my own healing journey. Through dance, I learned how to connect my mind and body, feel more safe in my own skin, and reclaim my sexuality, sensuality, and power. Dance showed me that embodiment isn’t just possible after trauma—it can be joyful. And that power lives in all of us. Yes, including you.
Many of us learned at a young age to not draw attention to our bodies. We learned that being our fullest selves is not safe. This creates shame—not just about how we look, but about how we move, how we take up space, and how we express who we are. Over time, we start to shrink ourselves. We move less. We disconnect. We protect ourselves by becoming smaller, quieter, less visible. After time, our bodies can get stuck there, holding the tension of all the times we couldn’t speak up or be seen without fear.
But the body remembers who we were before the shame. Beneath the protective patterns is a deep somatic wisdom—an inner knowing that still exists, even if it’s been buried. Through dance and intentional movement, we can begin to access that wisdom.
Dance therapy isn’t about performing or getting it “right”—it’s about listening inward and honoring what arises. Using dance, you can learn to reconnect with your body, reclaim your power, and come home to yourself.
Maybe you’ve done a lot of thinking, talking, and reflecting. You understand your patterns, you’ve gained insight in therapy—but something still feels stuck. Like your body hasn’t fully caught up with what your mind knows. That’s not a failure—it’s a sign that healing needs to happen on a deeper, somatic level. In order to heal, your body needs to learn that it’s safe to express again.
Dance therapy offers real, embodied experiences of safety to release shame and rebuild trust in ourselves. A bridge to close the gap between knowing and feeling, insight and embodied change.
Curious about whether dance therapy is a good fit for you?
Let’s talk. You can book a free consultation to ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and get a feel for how we might work together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your fee?
My full fee is $250 for a 50-minute individual therapy session and $275 for a 50-minute couples therapy session.
What is your cancellation policy?
I have a 48-hour cancellation policy, which means that if you cancel or reschedule your session 48 or more hours before the appointment time, you will not be charged.
Do you accept insurance?
I do not accept insurance, but you may still be able to use your insurance benefits. I’m considered an out-of-network provider. Contact your insurance company directly and inquire what benefits you have, if you have a deductible that needs to be met, and if your insurance company will provide partial reimbursement. I can provide you with monthly paperwork (i.e., a superbill) to submit to them for reimbursement.
Do you offer sliding scale rates?
Yes I do. I believe whole-heartedly that therapy should be accessible. If you cannot afford my full fee, but believe we are a good match for therapy, please contact me and we can discuss your financial situation and how we can make it work.
Do you offer online sessions or in-person sessions?
Both! As long as you reside in the state of California, I can see you for therapy. My in-person therapy office is located in Pasadena, CA.
Other questions?
Please feel free to send me a message, I’m happy to answer them!