Welcome and thank you for taking the time to check out my website! This is a small glimpse of who I am and what I do as a therapist, and I hope it can ease your mind in taking the next steps on your healing journey. You know how some people are just “made” for their jobs? That’s how I feel about what I do. I was 11 years old when I asked my mom if I could join her in walking across the stage at her Master’s in Psychology graduation, and knew one day I would be doing the same for myself. 

I am the Director of Pacific Counseling and Trauma Center, a special little place in Folsom, California that I run with my mom and Founder, Lisa Larson. At our center, we are passionate about helping others clear their trauma. If you decide to take the leap and begin working with me, you will learn all about Brainspotting! This powerhouse modality is at the heart of what I do. Brainspotting has had a dramatic effect on my life personally, and day after day, I watch in awe as my clients heal from lifelong pain in ways I never could have imagined. I am a Brainspotting Consultant and Assistant Trainer for Brainspotting, which allows me to travel throughout the West Coast, helping other therapists and healing professionals learn how to use this powerful technique. It is my passion!

I am an expert in trauma, both big traumas, and small, insidious trauma that may not be obvious to the outside observer. I use compassion, humor, and my natural ability to connect with anyone in the therapy room, bringing as much ease to the process as I can. I find that even in the darkest sessions, my clients and I find laughter breaking through at times when it is needed most. My goal during our first intake session is for you to leave with a sense of hope and feeling heard. I am ready to take the next steps with you and happy to answer any questions you have along the way!