Integrative therapy
What do I mean by integrative therapy? I mean a therapy that combines the best of modern science and ancient wisdom into an effective healing modality.
My approach to therapy has three main components.
First, my background in depth psychology. I discovered the works of Carl Jung, James Hillman, and other pioneers in this tradition while I was still an undergraduate, studying the psychology of religion. These thinkers gave me a way of understanding human experience in a way that unites reason and intuition, science and spirituality. Depth psychology’s strength is its understanding of the unconscious mind and the role it plays in our lives. It can include work with dreams, imaginative art or writing, and the mythic stories of our lives, families, and cultures. I received my M.A. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, the only U.S. graduate school dedicated to depth psychology. I also served on the board of San Diego Friends of Jung and was personally mentored by Robert A. Johnson, one of the first Jungian analysts in San Diego.
Next, I have a deep appreciation for neuroscience and contemporary evidence-based therapies. I am trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy for trauma, and maintain a personal and professional interest in the neuroscience of human emotions, relationships, and healing, a topic I integrated into the classes I taught at San Diego Miramar College.
I have also been a student of ancient wisdom traditions since childhood, when I ransacked the local library’s mythology section and annoyed my teachers by asking too many philosophical questions. As an adult, I have studied Buddhism and other Asian philosophies both academically and personally. I have had a meditation practice for many years and have traveled extensively in Asia, completing meditation retreats in traditional monasteries and practice centers. My personal spirituality integrates both Asian and Western approaches, and I have a deep appreciation for all human spiritual traditions.
Who I work with
Adults and older teens
Anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, trauma and complex trauma, substance abuse, men’s issues, relationship and family issues, career issues, personal and spiritual growth
I welcome and have worked with many clients of color and LGBTQIA+ clients
Ready to explore and find a deeper, more authentic way of living life
Currently offering:
in-person therapy at my office in Encinitas
telehealth appointments on a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform
hiking therapy in beautiful San Diego County parks
How much does this cost?
My full fee is $180 for a 50-minute therapy session, including EMDR sessions.
I have several 90-minute hiking therapy sessions available each week for $225 per session.
I am currently out-of-network with all insurance companies and can provide you with a monthly superbill which you may be able to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
What’s your next step?
When you come in for therapy with me, I will meet you where you’re at. Whether you’re struggling with a deep depression, stuck in a job or relationship that doesn’t feel right to you, or simply want to expand your horizons and become the person you feel you’re meant to be, I will listen to you and work to understand your story. We will also explore your personal preferences and goals for therapy. From there, we will develop an individualized treatment plan that gets you from where you are, to where you want to be.
Want to find out more? Click below to book a a free 15-minute consultation with me.