MFT · LPCC · SAN FRANCISCO
MFT · LPCC · SAN FRANCISCO
EMDR is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps people process and heal from traumatic memories and distressing experiences. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation — guided through eye movements, tapping, or sounds — to help the brain reprocess stuck memories so they no longer trigger intense emotional responses.
It is particularly effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and the underlying pain that drives addictive patterns. I am Level 2 trained in EMDR with advanced clinical training and over 25 years of experience using it — meaning I work with EMDR at a depth well beyond introductory practice.
Getting sober is one thing. Building a life that genuinely sustains recovery is another. Trauma and recovery are deeply intertwined — once the substance is gone, the pain it was managing often comes forward. I use EMDR to process the underlying trauma driving addictive patterns — addressing the root, not just the behavior. For many,…
Loss is not only the death of a person — it is the loss of a role, a relationship, a future you had imagined, a version of yourself. I bring both clinical training and a spiritual perspective to grief and end-of-life work, offering a space to grieve fully, ask the hard questions, and find ground…