I am not, and do not replace a licensed therapist. I focus on context, communication, organization, and rebuilding. I do not diagnose, treat, or assess mental health. When a survivor needs clinical or medical care, I help identify appropriate resources and ensure they are connected with licensed professionals.

I hold an undergraduate degree in Psychology and have completed coursework in the neurobiology of trauma, restorative and transformative justice, and healing neglect and other forms of abuse.

My work is grounded in the core principles of trauma-informed care: safety; trustworthiness and transparency; peer support; collaboration and mutuality; empowerment, voice, and choice; and cultural, historical, and gender considerations.

My experience includes extensive work with trauma survivors across emotional and other neglect, ince*t, sexual abuse, and familial and institutional betrayal.

I’ve led expressive-writing workshops for Planned Parenthood and facilitated groups for veterans and survivors. I’ve conducted research on community-building for at-risk college students, developed programs for higher-education trauma survivors, and spoken publicly about my own medical sexual abuse.

I was invited to address California Senate hearings on behalf of nearly 500 sexual assault survivors and continue to serve as a public advocate and speaker on trauma, institutional harm, and survivor rights.

I work alongside clinical care. My role focuses on practical support, particularly around narrative processing, communication, and navigating the aftermath of various forms of abuse. I support survivors involved in legal action against the perpetrator, but do not offer legal advice.

I guide trauma survivors through expressive writing as a way to process experiences, restore narrative control, and strengthen clarity. There is extensive data that show a significant benefit to expressive writing in lowering blood pressure and other adrenalized physical states, along with a strong ability to help process emotions and move out of looping or being stuck.

Each session focuses on grounding, clarity, and building a sense of agency over your life. From there, we work on the specific parts of your life that feel disrupted after abuse and neglect. My approach is warm, honest, and action-focused, helping you regain stability, make decisions, and move through the aftermath with safe, gentle structure.

I use guided imagery to facilitate a soothing and calming internal environment, if my clients want to do this.

No. You share only what feels safe and important for you to share. Coaching does not require retelling or disclosing specifics as they can be retraumatizing and counterproductive.

Yes. I offer sessions for loved ones who want to understand how to support survivors without causing harm. These sessions focus on communication, boundaries, stability, and practical ways to care for the survivor.

I provide support for survivors navigating public attention, legal proceedings, or media engagement. This includes helping you stay grounded, prepare for conversations, manage overwhelming communication, and maintain a sense of control when multiple systems - legal, institutional, or press - are involved. I do not offer legal advice; I help you stay centered, organized, and supported during an exhausting and often public process.

No. This is solely coaching. I do not provide therapy, legal advice, or medical guidance. I help with practical stabilization, planning, resourcing, and navigating life after trauma. I work with survivors who are navigating lawsuits against the perpetrator from an emotional standpoint, and coach survivors who are involved in media interactions.