Spiritual Abuse and Recovery Training
We all have a longing to know and to be known. Martin Buber once said, “When two people relate to one another authentically and humanly, God is the electricity that surges between them.” Regardless of faith, creed or religion these words are true for all of us. Our desire for connection is what drives our thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Spiritual abuse takes advantage of our need for healthy connection and violates our dignity and inner peace. It occurs when those in positions of religious authority and power use God or any other spiritual teaching to control, manipulate and actively dehumanize those in their care.
Unfortunately, this is a common problem that occurs in treatment and as therapists we should be equipped to handle what comes next. Having been raised in the church and previously worked for years in ministry before becoming a therapist, I know this all too well.
If you are interested in learning more, join me as we dive into these topics and find practical ways we can guide our clients to a place of inner peace and heal from the wounds of spiritual trauma.
EMDR Consultation Services
Now offering individual or group consultation services for therapists seeking to earn hours for EMDR certification and basic training.
I completed my EMDR training and certification through the Institute for Creative Mindfulness and have hundreds of hours of real experience effectively treating clients using EMDR. I’ve seen firsthand how EMDR can assist in treating trauma and make drastic improvements in clients’ lives.
With me, you’ll:
Learn the basics of EMDR
Effectively treat clients with trauma
Specialize in EMDR for couples and kids
Learn how to navigate the EMDR certification process
Options available for both individual and group consultation at affordable rates.
Get in touch with me to learn more or schedule your first consultation.
My Training
EMDR Therapy
EMDR Therapy with Veterans: Healing the Soul Wound of Moral Injury
EMDR with Children and Adolescents
Treating Religious and Spiritual Trauma with EMDR
Neurodiversity-Affirming EMDR Practice with Autism and ADHD
Integrating Neuroscience, EMDR & Play Therapy
Utilization of EMDR Therapy with Grief and Mourning
Delivering EMDR Within Culturally-Sensitive Contexts
Treating Oppression Trauma with EMDR Therapy
Gottman Couples Therapy, Level II
Restoration Couples Therapy, Level II
TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Work Experience
Private Practice - Owner and therapist
Relationships for Better - Therapist
ENKI Health Services - Child and Family Outpatient Clinician
La Vie Counseling Center - Therapist
Bethany Church - Worship Pastor
Education
Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy - Fuller School of Psychology
Master’s in Divinity - Fuller Theological Seminary
Bachelor’s in Music Composition and Theory, Minor in History - UC Davis
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