Welcome to Lumina Therapy!
Starting therapy is a courageous step. It can be hard work, so it's important to find a therapist with whom you feel at ease. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy across the lifespan to co-create mental, emotional and relational wellbeing within our communities. I strive to create an environment of trust and acceptance where you can feel safe talking about difficult issues.
Life is about relationships, to ourselves, others, and the world. So often we are searching for deep and meaningful connections, only to fall short because our internal relationship with ourselves is lost. Perhaps we are struggling with identity, disconnection from our bodies, our breath and our families/communities, loneliness, spiritual suffering, trauma, depression -the list can go on as there are any number of things that impact us as humans on this earth.
My approach to therapy with clients comes from a place of genuineness, empathy, and acceptance. The therapeutic relationship is central to healing. Trauma and life stressors often disrupt relationships, social systems, and families, making it challenging for folks to manage day-to-day life. I strive to deeply understand my clients, their experiences, and their journeys. I am deeply committed to creating a space where you are seen, heard, and valued in the fullness of who you are. I collaborate with my clients on a journey of self-discovery to uncover a narrative of their relationships, beliefs, experiences, and behaviors.
My approach incorporates integrative, holistic, and deeply relational and open communication to support clients. I also integrate evidence-based practices such as CBT, Narrative therapy, Somatic movement, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
I love my work as a therapist/healer and am fascinated by the dynamics, hope, and struggle that make up human relationships.
Areas of Expertise:
Individual and Couples Therapy
Relationship Challenges
Pe-Marital Counseling
Grief/Loss
Anxiety and Depression
Complex Trauma
Gottman Level 1 trained therapist
EMDR
Women’s Health & Life Transitions
Prepare/Enrich Certified Facilitator
Attachment
LGBTQ+
Parenting