How I Practice.
Hello and welcome to my page! I am a US licensed therapist, a writer, an artist, and a lover of the outdoors. Many times life experiences can cause us to feel the weight of the world on our shoulders. I appreciate supporting you in exploring the potential for softening, surrendering, and finding a balance that allows for a more integrated and present involvement in life. I believe our experiences, while painful at times, can be catalysts for growth, awakened perspectives (interrupting patterns), expansion, and harmony. Coming from a place of compassion, I honor your capacity to harness a sense of belonging, acceptance and feeling worthy, that may give space for more joy-filled, connected moments in your life.
Working with individuals and groups, I take an integrative and relational approach to counseling, incorporating Parts Work (through Gestalt and Internal Family Systems), Trauma-Informed Care, Present-Centered Awareness, Attachment-Based Therapy, Body-Centered Awareness, and Mindfulness Practice. Sessions take place in a way that best fits your unique needs and preferences. Since trauma is often stored in the body, I take an approach that involves both body-awareness and one’s mental-emotional experience of the trauma. I also focus on proper pacing and resourcing to support you in feeling safe and regulated during sessions.
I graduated from Naropa University with a Masters degree in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling. I am passionate about working with individuals struggling with trauma, and substance misuse. I allow my own journey, relationship to the earth, spiritual practice, and professional experiences to imprint my work as a counselor. I respect the therapeutic relationship and basic goodness we all hold. I have a commitment to social-justice, inclusivity, and community support. I am knowledgeable working with individuals in polyamorous/non-monogomous relationships and am a Kink Aware Professional.
It can take some time to find a therapist that feels like the right fit for you; that’s why I offer a free consultation to discuss your needs in therapy. If this doesn’t feel like a good fit; I am glad to offer referrals to support you in getting the care you are seeking.
Languages Spoken:
English
Types of Practice:
Individuals & Groups
Ages of Focus:
Adults
Trauma, Complex Trauma, PTSD, Addiction/Dependency, Substance Use Exploration, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Nervous System Regulation, Confidence and Self Security Building
Communities:
Queer Allied, Blind Allied, Body Positivity, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Intersex Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Indigenous Populations Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Sex Worker Allied, Sex-Positive, Transgender Allied
Modalities offered and View:
Level 1 Trained in Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, Art Therapy, Attachment-based, Compassion Focused, Culturally Sensitive, Experiential Therapy, Expressive Arts, Intersectional Feminist perspective, Gestalt/present centered awareness, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based, Person-Centered, Relational, Somatic Integration, Strength-Based, Transpersonal, Trauma-Integrating Care, Intergenerational Trauma Care
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
2020 Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Naropa University Colorado
2012 BA in Nonprofit Administration with a focus on Community Development, Cleveland State University Ohio
Training:
2024-present Creating Healing Circles: Using the IFS Model in Group Therapy
2023 Felt Sense Polyvagal Model: A Certificate for Treating Trauma and Addiction
2023 Level 1 Internal Family Systems Trained
2022 A Compassionate Approach to Addictive Process with Internal Family Systems
2022 IFS Online Circle: Foundations of the IFS Model
2021 Level 1 PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) Trained Couples/Relationship Therapist
Experience:
2020-today Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Jammie Martin Counseling (Europe and US)
2020-2023 Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Thrive Psychotherapy Services (Colorado, US)
2020-2022 Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Integrating Insights (Colorado, US)
2019-2020 Clinical Mental Health Counselor at Naropa Community Counseling Center (Colorado, US)