415-710-3937
Berkeley
California
United States
Bio
I work with individual adults, adolescents, couples, and families with all types of concerns. I am especially experienced in treating people struggling with trauma, eating and body image issues, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, life transitions, and relationship and parenting issues. I am an experienced Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. Since 2007 I have used EMDR to help people heal from trauma and transform their lives. EMDR is a powerful tool that enables people to heal from trauma, reduce anxiety, and reinforce new desired behaviors.
As a yoga and and meditation teacher, I weave mindfulness and mindful self-compassion into my work as a psychologist.
I have worked with many people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image issues. I use a Health at Every Size® perspective to encourage people to live peacefully in their bodies.
I have taught psychology, sociology, and women’s studies classes since 1996. I am a psychology professor and workshop leader at The Wright Institute. I teach in their Psy.D. program and create continuing education workshops for psychologists.
Additional Information
Credential/Qualification: PsyD
Years in Practice: 20
EMDR Status:
- EMDR Certified
Approving / Certifying Organization: EMDRIA
Populations Served:
- Individuals
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Geriatric/Elderly
- Couples
- Families
- Group
Specialty Areas:
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Panic/Anxiety Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Sexual/Physical/Emotional Abuse
Languages:
English
EMDR Qualifications
Date completed basic EMDR training: 2007
Trainer: Laurel Parnell
Date completed EMDR Advanced Clinical Workshop and Refresher Course (Part 3): 2008
Trainer: Laurel Parnell