About

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” — Carl Gustav Jung

Welcome, I'm Jamie.

As a holistic trauma and couples therapist, I believe we all have everything we need inside of us to be whole.

At this very moment, your subconscious knows exactly what you need to begin freeing yourself from anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. Even when shame, fear, or painful experiences make the path difficult to see, that inner wisdom remains within you. Together, we can uncover the resources that support your healing and guide you toward greater freedom and personal fulfillment.

My work as a therapist is to help you access your own internal resources.

It is a sacred journey — one I take very seriously. I have been on this journey myself for many years, and it has led me to become certified in hypnotherapy in my 20’s, then to a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology (Transpersonal Emphasis) from John F. Kennedy University. My educational program at JFKU emphasized a melding of the theoretical with the practical and focused on a positive, life-affirming psychology in service to the soul. While therapy is deep, and often intense work, I find laughter a healing and natural expression of emotion as it organically arises during session.

My Personal Journey

In addition to my academic training, I have walked through many life challenges, beginning with growing up in a dysfunctional family system that included a parent with undiagnosed PTSD, loved ones lost to addiction, divorce and physical loss.

A Life Changing Experience

At age four I was crushed by a car and had a near death experience. To this day, I remember floating above and being held in such love as I watched my limp body be carried by my mom as she ran for help. It taught me there is more to this life than the physical realm. This experience eventually ignited my quest for a spiritual path that resonated within my soul. This knowledge has sustained me through the difficult times and led me to finding my own therapist to begin my healing journey at age 16. Most importantly, my life experiences now give me a depth of understanding with my clients and inform my work.

My own journey has taught me that life is not just about surviving stress, pain and loss. It is about healing from our experiences and transforming the pain into appreciation for our incredible internal system that developed amazing ways for us to cope and keep on keeping on. I trust in your own unique ability to survive and thrive, and I would love to help you find your way.

The Inner Family: How IFS Transforms Healing

While I have used parts work through Hypnosis and EMDR in my practice for many years, most recently my work has deepened through Internal Family Systems (IFS), a transformative model that has fundamentally shifted how I understand healing.

IFS is built on a simple yet profound idea: your mind is naturally multiple. Just like a family system, your inner world is made up of subpersonalities or "parts," each with its own feelings, beliefs, and intentions.

Here's the beautiful truth: none of these parts are bad. Each developed for a reason, often to protect you, help you survive, or keep you safe.

As a Level One trained IFS practitioner pursuing certification, I've seen how powerfully this model transforms lives. I also serve as a Program Assistant for Level One IFS trainings, which means I don't just practice IFS, I assist other therapists in learning this approach.

A Deeper Approach to Healing

Traditional talk therapy often focuses on gaining insight—understanding why you do what you do. While insight is valuable, it doesn't always create lasting change. That's because trauma, anxiety, and self-doubt aren't stored in the logical part of your brain. They're lodged in your nervous system, in your body, and in the protective parts that developed to keep you safe.

Therefore, I use brain-based, body-centered approaches that bypass the intellectual part and go straight to the source. Whether we're using IFS, EMDR, or hypnotherapy, we're working with your brain's innate healing capacity—not against it.

Modalities I Use

I draw from a rich toolkit of evidence-based and holistic modalities, always guided by your unique needs:

• IFS (Level One Trained, pursuing certification) – Explore and heal relationships with your inner parts
• EMDR – Process distressing memories and reduce trauma-related distress
• Imago-informed Couples Therapy – Heal relationships from the inside out
• Hypnotherapy – Access the subconscious mind and deepen somatic h
  ealing
• Ericksonian Hypnosis – Use storytelling and metaphor to create deep, lasting change
• EFT Tapping (Level 1) – Calm the nervous system and release emotional blocks
• Shamanic Counseling – Honor the spiritual dimension of healing

Who I Work With

I specialize in supporting:

• Mental health professionals and helping professionals carrying compassion fatigue
• LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC Communities
• Individuals healing from traumatic experiences
• Couples seeking deeper connection through Imago-informed work
• Highly motivated individuals ready to explore deeper patterns and support lasting change

A Safe and Sacred Space

As we begin your journey of growth and healing together, I offer a safe and sacred space where all of you is welcome. Before each session I mindfully create a container of healing energy for you to land in, allow yourself to exhale and be present for our work together.

While our life experience may influence who we've become, it does not define who we can be. I will assist you in moving through old patterns and behaviors so you may discover new ways of releasing stress, trauma, and difficulty while supporting you in your commitment to personal growth.

Your healing matters. Let's begin.

I'd love to hear from you. Contact Me to schedule a free consultation to explore how we might work together to achieve your goals.

I see clients virtually throughout California.

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