Where I’ve Been. . .Biomedical Engineer
I have a degree in Biomedical Engineering, with a Master’s level specialization in Human Factors and worked for about 15 years in the Silicon Valley Medical Device Start-up Industry.
Balancing Personal / Professional Life
I imagine many of you can relate to loving your career AND wanting more space for the rest of life. For me, the values-based intentional life is one that would allow more time for a personal life than my salaried engineering work could provide. I am forever grateful to have built a new career that affords more flexibility to balance work, family, professional development, and personal growth. I still continue to consult within the Medical Device Industry as my schedule allows.
Holistic Counseling Psychology
I hold a masters in Holistic Counseling Psychology, specializing in transpersonal and somatic psychotherapies. This means that alongside studying attachment theory, basic human development, systems theory, and marriage and family therapy, I also studied mind-body psychology, Jungian therapy, dreamwork, dance movement therapy, integral psychology, and mindfulness based approaches to human wellness. Fun stuff!
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Contextual Behavioral Science, in-Depth Training
I have been training since 2011 in various forms of cognitive behavioral therapy, including: TEAM-CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Contextual Behavior Science, and Process Based Approaches to Evidence Based change. These include both the more traditional "2nd wave" and newer "3rd wave" forms of CBT.
Yoga and Meditation
I have been practicing yoga around 20 years, with a dedicated mindfulness practice of 15+ years. I am a trained yoga instructor as well as a certified mindfulness instructor.
Psychotherapy and Coaching
I offer psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children, and families in California. As a therapist, I also do a lot of coaching in sessions, in the areas of communication, mindfulness, goal setting, and habit development, depending on a specific client’s goals. I also offer coaching-specific offerings and trainings from my coaching business (danielle@actionandinsightcoaching.com) as well as training and consultation for therapists.
What I’m up to Now. . Continuing Education / Lifelong Learning
I am a perpetual student with a love of learning, so I am just about continuously enrolled in a professionally-applicable training course. Rather than trying to list them all, I’ll name a few highlights and my more recent learning edges:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), ACT Bootcamp, online trainings (Russ Harris, Kelly Wilson, Steven Hayes, Diana Hill) and ongoing peer training and consultation
- ADD / ADHD Executive Functioning Strategies, including Certification: ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
- Internal Family Systems
- TEAM-CBT (Trainer level 4 certified, currently offering training and consultation to therapists)
- Buddhist Psychology (Spirit Rock 2022)
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher Training Level 1 / Mindful Schools Certified Trainer
- Non -Violent Communication (NVC) multiple trainings with Oren Jay Sofer, and 8-month intensive
- Productivity, Deep Work, and The Deep Life, following the work of Cal Newport