Professional Background & Training
Trauma-Informed Nervous System Practitioner Compassionate Inquiry–Informed

My work is grounded in decades of study, clinical experience, and ongoing personal inquiry.

I bring over 20 years of experience as a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist trained and licensed in Europe, where I worked extensively with emotional regulation, trauma, psychosomatic patterns, and relational dynamics.

After relocating to the United States, my work evolved into a non-clinical, trauma-informed, nervous-system-based practice, offering emotional support, education, and guidance while honoring clear ethical and scope boundaries.


Education & Training

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology & Psychosomatic Psychotherapy
  • 330-hour Professional Training in Compassionate Inquiry (Dr. Gabor Maté)
  • Certification in Mindfulness Coaching

My work is informed by an integrative understanding of mind, body, and emotional processes, with a strong emphasis on nervous system safety, awareness, and self-compassion.


Influences & Ongoing Learning

Over the years, I have studied with and been influenced by teachers whose work continues to shape my approach and presence, including:

  • Gabor Maté
  • Tara Brach
  • Daniel Siegel
  • Jack Kornfield
  • Kristin Neff

These influences support a way of working that is compassionate, relational, and grounded — without rushing, fixing, or pathologizing human experience.


How This Shapes My Work

My background allows me to offer support that is:

  • trauma-informed and nervous-system-aware
  • deeply respectful of personal history and pacing
  • rooted in presence rather than technique
  • informed by clinical understanding, without clinical treatment

I remain committed to my own ongoing learning, self-reflection, and personal growth, knowing that the quality of my presence matters as much as my training.



A Note on Scope

My services are educational and supportive in nature and do not constitute psychotherapy, counseling, or mental health treatment in the United States. I do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions.

Send a Message

If you’d like to learn more about how I work, or to explore whether this feels like a good fit, you’re welcome to reach out using the form below.


I read each message with care and typically respond within 48 business hours.


If we decide to move forward, we’ll find a time that works for you and I’ll share next steps, including session details and intake information.


There’s no rush. Reaching out can simply be a way to begin a conversation.


I look forward to connecting with you.

*This work is reflective and supportive in nature and is not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or emergency mental health care.


*Services are offered on a private-pay basis, and I do not bill insurance.