An approach that works with your body—not just your mind
Most therapy focuses on understanding. You talk about what happened, explore patterns, gain insight.
That matters. But for many people—especially those dealing with anxiety or trauma—understanding isn't enough. The body holds onto things the mind has already figured out.
My approach combines talk therapy with body-based techniques that help your nervous system release what it's been holding. It's evidence-based.
The Methods I Use
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
What it is: A structured therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements or bilateral tapping) to help your brain process traumatic or distressing memories.
How it helps: When something overwhelming happens, it can get "stuck" in your brain in a way that keeps triggering you. EMDR helps your brain file that memory properly, so it stops hijacking your present.
What the research says: EMDR is recognized by the World Health Organization and the American Psychological Association as an effective treatment for trauma and PTSD.
Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM)
What it is: A set of skills that help you notice what's happening in your body and bring your nervous system back into balance.
How it helps: Trauma and chronic stress can leave your nervous system stuck in overdrive (anxious, hypervigilant) or shutdown (numb, disconnected). TRM teaches you how to recognize these states and return to a "window" where you feel calm but alert.
Why it matters: These are skills you take with you. Over time, you get better at self-regulating, even outside of sessions.
Mindfulness & Yoga Nidra
What it is: Practices that cultivate present-moment awareness and deep relaxation.
How it helps: These practices activate your parasympathetic nervous system—the "rest and digest" mode that's often offline when you're anxious. Regular practice builds your capacity for calm.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What it is: A structured approach to identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns.
How I use it: CBT is helpful for understanding the stories your mind tells you. I integrate it with body-based work—so we're not just changing thoughts, we're also changing how your body responds.
What I Help With
Anxiety
Racing thoughts, constant worry, physical tension, panic attacks. If your body feels like it's always bracing for something, we work to help your nervous system learn that it's safe to relax.
Trauma & PTSD
Whether from a single event or years of difficult experiences, trauma changes how your brain and body respond to the world. EMDR and TRM are particularly effective for helping you process what happened without re-traumatizing yourself.
What to Expect
Sessions are 50 minutes, held virtually via secure video or in person in the San Fernando Valley, California.
In our first session, we'll talk about what brings you here and what you're hoping to change. I'll explain how I work and we'll decide together if this approach makes sense for you.
From there, we'll move at your pace. Some clients notice shifts in the first few sessions. For others, especially those with complex trauma, it takes longer. There's no timeline you "should" be on.
My role is to guide the process and help you feel safe throughout. Your role is to show up and stay curious about what your body is telling you.
