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Marriage & Family Therapist LMFT #134250
Certified Clinical Trauma & Complex Trauma Professional CCTP #707899 & CCTP-II # 506103
A Group Practice with Teletherapy available throughout California
03/22/2026
Loneliness is a major health risk.
A recent study found that having just one quality conversation each day can boost happiness, lower stress, and reduce anxiety.
Researchers from the University of Kansas analyzed the impact of different types of interactions—catching up, meaningful talk, joking around, showing care, listening, valuing others’ opinions, and offering compliments. No matter the type, participants who engaged in at least one meaningful conversation reported improved well-being by the end of the day.
Social connection is essential for mental and physical health.
Source: Hall, J. A., Holmstrom, A. J., Pennington, N., Perrault, E. K., & Totzkay, D. (2025). Quality Conversation Can Increase Daily Well-Being. Communication Research, 52(3), 291-315.
03/20/2026
Healing isn’t a warp-speed process. It’s more like steady navigation, small course-corrections, learning what throws you off, and building trust in your own inner compass.
If you want support navigating trauma, patterns, and nervous system overwhelm, I’m accepting new clients for Certified Trauma-Trained Therapy for adults in California (virtual). You can book a free 15-minute consultation on my website.
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healing takes time | trauma recovery journey | nervous system support | emotional regulation | self trust | therapy for life transitions | certified trauma trained therapy | virtual therapy California adults
03/19/2026
Therapy can include talking… and it can also include approaches that help your body process what your mind has been carrying.
If you’ve felt “stuck” even after understanding everything, you might not need more insight, you might need a different doorway. I’m accepting new clients for Certified Trauma-Trained Therapy for adults across California (virtual). Visit my website to book a free 15-minute consultation.
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brainspotting therapy | internal family systems IFS | somatic therapy | attachment based therapy | trauma therapy beyond talk | nervous system processing | certified trauma trained therapy | virtual therapy California
03/18/2026
If that hit a little too close, you’re not alone. Most of us weren’t taught how to do repair. We were taught to defend, disappear, or double down.
Therapy can help you build real-life communication and repair skills without shame. I’m accepting new clients for Certified Trauma-Trained Therapy for adults in California (virtual). Free 15-minute consultation is available through my website.
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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relationship communication | repair after conflict | apology skills | emotional avoidance | attachment patterns | couples and relationship stress | certified trauma trained therapy | virtual therapy California adults
03/17/2026
This is one of the most frustrating parts of healing: you can understand the pattern perfectly and still feel your body react like it’s happening right now. That’s not weakness. That’s your system learning safety over time.
If this resonates and you want steady support, I’m accepting new clients for Certified Trauma-Trained Therapy (virtual, California adults). You can book a free 15-minute consultation on my website.
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myth about healing | body learns safety | trauma and the body | nervous system regulation | emotional triggers | certified trauma trained therapy | virtual therapy for adults California | free 15 minute consultation
03/16/2026
Talking helps. And sometimes the real shift happens when your body finally believes what your mind already knows. If you’ve ever said “I get it” and still felt it in your chest… you’re not doing it wrong.
You’re human.
If you’re ready for support that includes your nervous system, I’m accepting new clients. I offer Certified Trauma-Trained Therapy for adults, virtually across California. Visit my website to book a free 15-minute consultation.
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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nervous system healing | trauma recovery | somatic awareness | body based therapy | certified trauma trained therapy | virtual therapy California | therapy for adults | free 15 minute consultation
03/13/2026
Sometimes the conflict isn’t the conflict. It’s the boundary underneath it.
If you’ve ever tried to set a simple limit and suddenly felt your whole body go into overdrive, you’re not broken. That’s a nervous system that learned it wasn’t always safe to say no.
If you want support building boundaries without guilt, shutdown, or a full-body stress response, I’m accepting new clients. I offer Certified Trauma-Trained Therapy for adults, with virtual sessions across California. Visit my website to book a free 15-minute consultation.
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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boundaries and communication | people pleasing recovery | nervous system regulation | trauma and boundaries | conflict in relationships | emotional regulation skills | trauma therapy California | Certified Trauma-Trained Therapy | virtual therapy for adults | free 15 minute consultation
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
When you’ve been through painful experiences, your nervous system gets clever. It finds ways to protect you. The problem is… it keeps using those same strategies even when you don’t need them anymore.
If you want help turning “why am I like this?” into “this makes sense… and I can change it,” I offer Certified Trauma-Trained Therapy for adults in California (telehealth). Free 15-minute consultation available through my website.
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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trauma coping strategies | people pleasing trauma response | emotional shutdown | anger as protection | trauma therapy online California
03/10/2026
A lot of people can “keep it together” on the outside and still feel like they’re running on fumes internally. High functioning doesn’t always mean well supported. Sometimes it means you’re really good at carrying too much.
If you’ve been surviving on grit and adrenaline, therapy can help you build something steadier. I offer Certified Trauma-Trained Therapy for adults via telehealth across California. If you’d like to see if we’re a fit, you can book a free 15-minute consultation on my website.
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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high functioning anxiety | survival mode symptoms | trauma therapist California | nervous system dysregulation | online therapy adults
03/09/2026
A lot of “overreacting” is actually your nervous system recognizing a familiar threat, even if the current moment doesn’t match the intensity of the feeling. It’s not you being dramatic. It’s your body remembering.
If you keep finding yourself thinking “why did that hit me so hard?” therapy can help you connect the dots with more compassion and less self-blame. I’m accepting new clients for Certified Trauma-Trained Therapy for adults, with virtual sessions across California. Visit my website to book a free 15-minute consultation.
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If you are in crisis: 📱 or call 📞 800-273-8255
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overreacting and trauma | old pain triggers | nervous system response | emotional triggers | trauma recovery | Certified Trauma-Trained Therapy | telehealth therapy California | therapy for adults | emotional regulation | free 15 minute consultation
03/08/2026
Although well intended, sometimes “Let me know if you need anything” puts the pressure back on the person who’s already struggling. Offering specific support makes it easier for them to say yes.
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Everybody has their own unique story. I care deeply about people, getting to know them and their individual stories. Getting to know people for who they are, their likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses and their passions. Coming alongside people on their individual journies, is an honor. I believe healing happens best in relationship with others and feel it is a privilege to walk together in their many seasons of life, especially the difficult ones. My desire is to create a safe environment for clients to be themselves without fear of judgment or shame for the purpose of healing, growth, and transformation. Although therapy can often include challenging and painful experiences, I leave room for humor and celebration in the midst of it. My focus is to work together not just to reduce painful or uncomfortable symptoms but to renew, revitalize and to find a better way of living life!
I was born and raised in Concord California and have lived in the East Bay most of my life. I enjoy spending time with friends and my family, especially at the beach! I have served in pastoral ministry for many years in the East Bay Area, graduated from Western Seminary with a Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and earned my Bachelors of Science in Counseling Psychology from William Jessup University. I see clients from the San Francisco Bay Area at an office located in Livermore, Ca.
I am a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC4643) and an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT103499) under the supervision of Lisa Gray MFT inc. (MFT44983).
I use a variety of evidence-based approaches in my work with clients including attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, mindfulness, and trauma-informed treatments. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, including individuals, teens, couples, and families.
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