Drama & Creative Arts Therapies are liberatory practices for all - adults, couples, and teens. People I work with find that by using their imaginations and play, they can effectively tell their stories, set goals and solve problems, express feelings, heal and transform the vulnerable parts of themselves, or experience catharsis. Research has proven that engaging in playful encounters can increase connection, authenticity, and innovation. Play also reduces symptoms associated with common experiences such as anxiety and depression, as well as limitations and defenses that often block transformation and change.

Creative Arts Therapy offers expansive ways to express what is hard to say, communicate, or share. Creative arts therapy supports self-expression and can increase perspective, insight, and problem-solving. Studies have show creative arts can also increase a sense of calm, self-regulation, attention, and mindfulness.

Our experiences live in our bodies. Our body is our greatest teacher and healer.

Somatic body-brain based therapies such as Brainspotting and polyvagal theory offers science-based methods to work with the unervous system to release stress, tension, pain, and trauma from the body. Many of my clients experience the benefit of somatic approaches almost immediately.

Our human system doesn’t operate in silo. When we develop a deeper awareness and connection to the body through breath work, meditation, mindfulness, and gentle movement- we integrate our whole body system into the process of holistic healing and transformation.

Mindfulness and meditative practices assists with all aspects of wellness by giving you the tools to tune into the here-and-now so you can address what is happening within and around you without judgment.

Mindfulness supports you in practicing how to observe and separate yourself from your thoughts and moods – teaching you how to recognize your sense of being and presence.

I bring both somatic awareness and mindfulness together to support clients in tapping into their strengths and self compassion. The result is clients experience a reduction in anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and other self-defeating beliefs.

I am trauma-responsive and use trauma-informed practices to support you in your healing journey. I understand most people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s an accident, the loss of a loved one, exposure to violence, natural disaster, war, secondary (vicarious) trauma, or abuse and/or neglect.

I have spent over two decades serving communities and individuals impacted by trauma. You are not alone, and you can heal.

The way I work with trauma is based on nueroscience, and body-centered reconnection and resourcing. We will leverage your innate ability and wisdom to heal and work directly with the body and brain to generate new neural pathways that will reconnect you with your joy and sense of safety. Your body and mind will become a home once again.