I am an LMFT, a certified grief yoga teacher ™, and trained in EMDR. My specialties include grief and trauma work, and I incorporate a somatic approach into my sessions. I have worked with survivors of sexual abuse, suicidality, trauma, and in intensive programs (such as wraparound and FSP). After experiencing the loss of my beloved dogs, I found purpose in being of support to other grieving pet owners. Losing your companion is heart wrenching and finding hope can often feel impossible. I found power in grieving as a collective and that is how my pet loss group was created. In addition to grief groups, I also hold groups for those in the veterinarian profession. I am a compassionate therapist, passionate about my work, and in my spare time I run, do yoga, read, hangout with my dogs, and spend time with my family. I love nature, animals, helping the community, and fulfilling my passion to serve others through my profession.

I provide individual and group therapy in English and Spanish.

Grief exposes and opens us. Grief is fragile and vulnerable. Grief is overwhelming. Grief can leave us confused, numb, isolated, exhausted, questioning, angry, and curious. Grieving is a landscape that is so varied and vast, very personal and can change over time. Grief is part of the ebb and flow of life.

I have experienced grief. I have walked this path, and I will take it with you. It is important that grief is witnessed and attended to. I work with a diverse group of adults,  families and youth who are navigating grief, loss and trauma due to death or from stressful life events and life transitions.

Talking and Creative Expression including: artwork, poetry, music, writing, gardening, cooking and creating rituals

Zoom or FaceTime sessions, some in-person in the Bay Area

Experience in:

Sudden and Traumatic Death

Anticipatory Grief

Jewish Rituals for  Bereavement, Grief and Loss

Pregnancy and Loss

Mental Illness in the Family

A Buddhist Perspective for Grieving

I facilitate grief support groups online for The Herren Project for persons who have lost someone to overdose or alcoholism. I facilitate four groups a week at various times. To sign up, go to:  https://herrenproject.org/grief-support-group/

I also work with individuals, as well as with couples and families, with a primary focus on grief, trauma, and loss.

1. Grief group facilitation

2. Trauma-informed care

3. Focus on traumatic grief

4. individuals

5. Couples and families