My Philosophy

About My Approach


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Why Would I Have Different Ways of Working With People?

We all access life differently. Some of us resonate best with education first before the change. Other’s work best experientially—I work differently with couples than I do individuals often. ( Some clients are visual, and we make notes/ other’s are auditory, and I speak slower and make sure there is understanding Always.

Our relationship is the most important part of healing and change. If we are aligned, and my clients feel unconditional acceptance and regard, then change will follow.

Here is a List of the Practices I Have Studied and Modalities That
I Use to Facilitate Wholeness and Good Health:

  • Currently, I am really enjoying working with couples with the model (EFT) Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. This was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. Please, read her book, Hold Me Tight. I have had many advanced courses, and I have been using this model successfully with couples. My colleague Elene Johas Teener and I facilitated Two Hold Me Tight workshops in Santa Cruz County.

  • I am a trainer and coach with Dr. Robert Dee Mc Donald using Destination Method.
    This is a combination of NLP (Neural Linguistic Programming) with Spiritual.
    This is a modality that creates new states of emotional awareness with acceptance and change.

  • I am 3rd certification level with Dr. David D. Burns. This is using TEAM therapy and Cognitive Behavioral to create new states of acceptance and awareness. Dr. David’s new book is: Feeling Great—Get it if you want to Feel Great!!

  • I am currently studying mindfulness and meditation with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. I am teaching and including this in my therapy and coaching.

  • I am certified with Advanced EMDR. I learned it some 25 years ago with Francine Shapiro, who developed this modality. I have mostly used this to heal traumas.

  • I am certified as an Addiction Specialist

  • I have practiced Advanced Studies with Don Hadlock with Process Therapy

  • As an artist, I have studied Impressionistic Arts and use this modality occasionally.

  • I have taught parenting in Schools within Santa Cruz County School District. I also teach parenting in my therapy sessions.

  • I have been a counselor for high-risk youth in Santa Cruz County Schools

  • I am certified in Hypnosis

  • I am a Reiki Master and occasionally use this offering

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My Therapies

Currently, I Am Mostly Working With Couples

LQBTQ and Non-Binary Friendly

Areas That I Have Worked Extensively With Are:

  • Anxiety/ Depression / Trauma

  • Relationship and communication issues

  • Body issues and groups 

  • Addictions

  • Older Seniors and CareGivers

  • Hypnosis

  • Addictions

  • Older Seniors and CareGivers

  • Hypnosis