Authentic Self Therapy

I hold a Masters in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling from San Francisco State University and am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II. I offer virtual therapy to clients in California and Virginia. I specialize in self-esteem and working with attachment-related trauma, which is sometimes referred to as complex trauma or inner child wounding. Complex trauma can often look like anxiety, depression, unhealthy patterns, or a cycle of unfulfilling relationships. I create a warm and nonjudgmental therapeutic space that is client-driven and empowerment-centered. I utilize interventions grounded in attachment-based, holistic, somatic, and parts modalities. I utilize a number of tools (inner child, nervous system regulation, belief restructuring, self-compassion), but I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important for creating lasting change. We'll get curious about what is holding you back, explore any unhelpful patterns or relationships you may be stuck in, define what is important to you, and start trying new ways of coping.