About Kathy
My training includes an M.S. in clinical mental health with a somatic emphasis and 2+years of study in the Hakomi method of Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy and Re-Creation of the Self through M.E.T.A (Mindful Experiential Therapy Approaches).
As a lifelong learner, I draw upon a wide body of knowledge, education, self study, and many decades of life experience to meet you where you are and guide our work together. I continue to enjoy engaging in studies and trainings which feel relevant to accompanying and assisting my clients in meaningful work. Some areas of ongoing study include: the mind-body connection, emotional awareness and expression, regulation, parts work, trauma, anxiety, neurodiversity, chronic pain/illness, and spirituality.
Professional trainings have included:
Healing the Trauma that Surrounds Medical Syndromes - Richard Schwartz and Lissa Rankin.
Minding the Heart - Integrating IFS, AEDP, & Coherence Therapies -Tori Olds
Trauma-Sensitive Movement - Manuela Mischke-Reeds
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain - Mark Lumley & Howard Schubiner