An Embodied Life

I have been a practicing Psychotherapist for 27 years. I hold a PhD in Psychology with a Transpersonal concentration and am licensed as a Clinical Social Worker. My doctoral research explored the role of self-compassion in eating disorder recovery. My first book, Befriending Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to Freeing Yourself from Disordered Eating, was released through Shambhala Publications in August, 2018.

My approach to therapy is unique and informed by the many trainings I have done throughout my clinical career. The world of neuroscience, especially embodied cognition, consciousness studies, and mindfulness training, has greatly influenced my psychotherapy work and the formulation of my interventions.