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 at the level of the individual.
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 and 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 ([email protected]) 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
