My Values
My Depth psychological orientation is used like a compass to inform us as to where to explore your inner landscape of self. Especially the parts of self that are unknown (unconscious) or unspoken about, hidden away in the shadows. I have learned with my intense trainings with Dr. Estes that storytelling is a vital part of healing and reclaiming ourselves through our ancestral wisdom. First we listen deeply to your story, which encompasses the people who arrived before you. We seek to learn this information as a way of knowing. When we understand the layers of how you arrived here, in this moment as you are, then we process what parts of self are seeking to be seen/known/brought back to balance.
I value and deeply respect the process that it takes for each person to begin their internal journey. My experience working with clients has taught me that human beings have such a great potential for growth, capacity for transformation, and resiliency throughout one’s lifetime.
Other Ways I Show Up in Community
As a Clinical Supervisor at CCEC, Community Counseling & Education Center provides mental wellness services for the Santa Barbara community welcoming in children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Pre-licensed interns and associates provide accessible, affordable therapy as they grow in their skills while working with a Supervisor. I delight in being a part of the clinical team. It is an enriching experience to return 10 years later to the same community site where I started my journey to support developing clinicians.
Adjunct Faculty Professor at Antioch University, SB, Clinical Practicum Course, 2025
SBCAMFT Diversity Subcommittee, 2025-2026
Experience & Clinical Training
My clinical experience began over 10 years ago through community based, client-centered agencies. I have experience with children, teens, adults, couples, families, and groups from Community Counseling & Education Center. I had a unique opportunity to work for Mainstream, an Intensive Outpatient program through Crescend Health, where I worked with individuals with severe mood and thought disorders as well as co-facilitated groups that focused on symptom stabilization/reduction through behavior focused healthy living. I gained additional experience running groups for the Boys & Girls club with a Girl’s Group ages 7-12 with the focus of developing self-esteem and self-regulation skills.
My Education
BA in Theatre Arts with a Minor in English from UCSB, 2005
MA in Counseling Psychology with emphasis in MFT, Professional Clinical Counseling & Depth Psychotherapy, Pacifica Graduate Institute 2017
Member of Professional Organizations
Member of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists since 2017
Member of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists since 2015
Member of ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network of Santa Barbara Chapter) since 2022
Continuing Education & Certifications
Parent-Infant Coach Certificate 2016 taught by Tanis Marble, MA and Marti Glenn, PhD., attachment theory, neuroscience, & pre-/perinatal period of development to support raising resilient and emotionally intelligent children & families.
Hakomi Essentials Skills 2018 taught by Shai Lavie, LMFT with focus on relational, mindfulness, and somatic resourcing skills.
Lifespan Learning Institute 2018 presenters included Esther Perel, Ed Tronick, The Gottmans, Pat Odgen, Relationships & health, promoting connection across the Lifespan.
VBAC Facts 2021 taught by Jen Kamel focused on providing accurate, educational, data about Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, helping mothers & families make the best decision about birth options. https://vbacfacts.com/courses/
Institute of Archetypal and Cross-Cultural Studies 90 hours in-person trainings taught by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes Reyes with emphasis in processes and practices of in depth psychology Storytelling 2023
Ancient Archetypes 2024
Story As Medicine 2025
Postpartum Support International
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Certificate Course, 2026 www.postpartum.net
Advanced Certificate Training- Psychotherapy/Mental Health, 2026
