We are a trauma-informed, integrative therapy practice serving Santa Barbara, Ojai, and Ventura, drawing from a variety of evidence-based and holistic modalities. Our approach is uniquely tailored to each client, honoring their individual needs, history, and goals with deep presence and compassion.

With over a decade of experience, we specialize in supporting clients through grief, loss, mid-life awakenings, and the complex emotions that often accompany major life transitions. We help individuals and couples navigate spiritual transformation, identity shifts, and the emotional challenges that arise during periods of profound change.

These transitions often stir up a mix of emotions—disorientation, sadness, anxiety, and sometimes, a deep sense of renewal or purpose. Our therapeutic style is gentle yet transformative. We integrate Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi Mindfulness, EMDR, and Jungian Psychology to help clients process difficult emotions, heal from trauma, regulate the nervous system, and find meaning in their experiences.

Areas of Expertise Include:

  • Anxious & insecure attachment

  • Mindfulness-based therapy and Buddhist psychology

  • Grief, loss, and bereavement support

  • Divorce recovery and heartbreak

  • Spiritual emergencies & existential crises

  • Mid-life crisis and life transitions

  • Psychedelic preparation and integration therapy

  • Women’s mental health and empowerment

  • Self-esteem, self-worth, and identity development

  • Spirit-led living and soul-centered psychotherapy

  • Relationship issues and marriage counseling

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Self-Worth, Anxiety, and Mid-Life Transitions Therapy in Santa Barbara, Ojai, and Ventura

We specialize in supporting women through the transformative journey of self-worth, anxiety, and mid-life transitions. Our therapy services are designed to help women reconnect with their inner strength, heal from past wounds, and embrace a life of authenticity and power.

The Heroine’s Journey: From Maiden to Mature Feminine

The transition from Maiden to Mature Feminine is a profound rite of passage that is often overlooked in Western culture. This inner initiation marks a shift from seeking validation in external achievements to cultivating a deep, authentic relationship with one’s inner truth, wisdom, and worth.

In midlife, many women find themselves standing at a threshold. After years of striving, caregiving, and people-pleasing, they feel a quiet but persistent call to turn inward, reflect, and reclaim their sense of self. This transition often stirs up feelings of grief, loss, and disconnection, but also an invitation to rise—rooted in self-empowerment and aligned with their true purpose.

Healing from Loss, Abandonment, and Emotional Disconnection

Many women have experienced loss, neglect, emotional disconnection, or betrayal in early life, which deeply affects their ability to embrace, love, and accept themselves. Our therapeutic approach provides a safe space for women to process these past experiences, heal from attachment wounds, and rebuild a sense of self-worth.

In a culture that has historically suppressed women’s voices, we offer therapy that honors the feminine power, authenticity, and sovereignty. Our goal is to help women reclaim their voice, express themselves freely, and live with greater confidence and emotional freedom.

Embrace Your Feminine Awakening

The journey into the Mature Feminine is not about becoming someone new, but about remembering and embodying the woman you have always been. Through mindfulness, somatic therapy, and attachment-based healing, we guide women to process and heal emotional wounds, reclaim lost parts of themselves, and step into their full potential.

For women ready to embrace the Heroine’s Journey, our therapy services offer a space for healing, reflection, and transformation, guiding you toward a life that is more aligned with your authentic self, purpose, and soul’s calling.

Individual & Couples Therapy in Santa Barbara, Ojai, & Ventura

We specialize in individual therapy and couples therapy, offering a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach to healing relational wounds and fostering deeper connections. Whether you're navigating personal struggles or relationship challenges, we provide a compassionate space to heal and grow.

Couples Therapy & Relationship Healing

Our work with couples focuses on breaking repetitive conflict cycles, enhancing emotional attunement, and creating secure, connected relationships. Through Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Non-Violent Communication (NVC), and Somatic Experiencing, we help partners tackle challenges around trust, intimacy, and communication. Our goal is to deepen emotional safety, repair relational injuries, and strengthen your bond.

Attachment Trauma & Healing

Our attachment to primary caregivers forms the foundation of how we view ourselves, the world, and relationships. Disruptions in early attachment can lead to issues such as trust problems, fear of abandonment, and difficulty with intimacy and closeness. If these wounds have impacted your ability to form healthy relationships, psychotherapy offers a path to healing.

We provide attachment-based therapy to help you explore and repair painful attachment wounds. Through this process, clients can reparent younger parts of themselves and develop healthier patterns in relationships, leading to deeper emotional connection and self-understanding.

Specializing in Women’s Issues & Relationship Anxiety

As a women’s therapist, I specialize in supporting women who struggle with relationship anxiety, self-worth, and the impacts of anxious attachment. Many of my clients experience fear of rejection, difficulty setting boundaries, and over-functioning in relationships due to deep fears of disconnection.

Together, we explore how early attachment experiences shape these relational patterns and work to cultivate self-compassion, resilience, and a stronger sense of inner security. With tools like mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and experiential processing, I empower women to break free from cycles of fear and self-doubt, moving toward relationships rooted in trust, mutual respect, and emotional safety.

Grief, Loss, and Complicated Grief Therapy in Santa Barbara

Grief, whether due to the death of a loved one or ambiguous loss, can be devastating. It brings emotional turmoil—sadness, anxiety, anger, and even joy. Our grief therapy and complicated grief support offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space for healing.

Understanding Ambiguous Loss

Ambiguous loss occurs when there is no clear resolution—such as in divorce, separation, or emotional abandonment. It often leaves individuals feeling stuck, unable to move forward. We help clients process these complex emotions, reconnect with hidden parts of themselves, and find closure.

Our Approach to Healing Grief and Loss

We create a safe environment where grief can be expressed freely, without limits or expectations. Using somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, we help clients process loss and find peace. Our therapy is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, helping them heal at their own pace.

Healing from Relationship Trauma and Ambiguous Loss

Ambiguous loss can be especially difficult, as it involves grief without closure. Our attachment-based therapy and relationship counseling support clients navigating the emotional complexities of ambiguous loss, allowing them to heal and reconnect with their purpose.

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  • Each Individual 50-minute session is $275 US/$225 CAD.

    Each Couples 50-minute session is $300 US/$275 CAD.

    KAP sessions require a minimum of 2 hours ($700) and minimum of 3 preparation and 3 integration sessions ($275 per 50-minute session).

    We do not accept insurance.

    Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. We can provide you with a super bill for reimbursement by your insurance carrier. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:

    Do I have mental health insurance benefits?

    What is my deductible and has it been met?

    How many sessions per year does my health insurance cover?

    What is the coverage amount per therapy session?

    Is approval required from my primary care physician?

  • If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified me (via email, phone call or voicemail) at least 48 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.

  • All sessions, excluding ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) sessions, are held via video appointment. You can attend sessions from the comfort of your own home or private space.

    I also offer appointments by phone.

    KAP sessions are held at my in private home office space and require a minimum of 2 hours.

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate that outlines the anticipated costs of your medical and mental health care. Under federal law, healthcare providers must provide an estimate of expected charges to individuals who are uninsured or not using insurance, including for psychotherapy services.

    This estimate will cover the total expected cost of non-emergency healthcare services, including psychotherapy. Before scheduling a service, you can request a Good Faith Estimate from your healthcare provider or any provider you plan to see.

    If you receive a bill that is at least $400 higher than your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the charges. Be sure to keep a copy or a photo of your Good Faith Estimate for your records.

    For more information about your rights regarding Good Faith Estimates, visit [www.cms.gov/nosurprises](http://www.cms.gov/nosurprises) or call (800) 985-3059.