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Specialties & Special Interests

Pet Loss & Bereavement Recovery

There is a reason why dogs have the nickname man's best friend.  The bond between a person and their pet can be just as strong as any human relationship.


For this reason, the loss of a pet is an often undervalued and yet terrible pain which every pet-owner experiences.  Feelings of guilt, deep sadness, emptiness, anger, and hopelessness can be become difficult to navigate after our loved one's passing.     


This bond can also be used within therapy to help you achieve the growth you are looking for.  I have specialized training to implement therapeutic practices between you and your pet for lasting growth.  *Animals must be approved to join therapy.* 

Specialized training and experience I have for Pet Loss and Bereavement recovery:

  • Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) trained
  • Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement Member
  • Human-Animal Interaction: Section 13 of Division 17 of the American Psychological Association Member
  • Animal-Assisted Therapy Trained
  • Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
  • Therapy Pet Unlimited Evaluator
  • Association of Professional Dog Trainers Member
  • International Association of Canine Professionals Member
  • Exotic Animal Training and Management Graduate 
  • Animal Emergency Veterinary office experience 
  • Zoo experience    
  • Avid animal lover


Compassion Fatigue / Burn -out Recovery

People get into working with animals and/or helping professions because they care.  Sometimes, especially recently, this passion can drive us to the brink of extinction.    Excessive tiredness, callousness, guilt, irritability, wariness, depression, and/or a sense of doom can consume us.  Symptoms such as flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, and hypervigilance can be just as severe as any war veteran's Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.  I have many years of experience working in animal care positions such as in a zoo, critical animal emergency veterinary office, and animal trainer.  I also have experience as a therapist in underprivileged  communities, rehabs, and private practice.  I know the struggle, I know the pain, I know the silent suffering that can spill out onto your loved ones. I know what it is like to doubt yourself, your abilities, and whether or not "all of it" even matters.  I can help you get back to being the person you want to be with a new sense of Compassion Satisfaction. 


Specialized training and experience I have for Compassion Fatigue:

  • Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional
  • Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (Currently the leading treatment related to Trauma). 
  • SafeTALK trained
  • EMDR Therapy for Suicidal Clients, Self-harming behaviors and Borderline Personality training 
  • Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training
  • Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement Member
  • Human-Animal Interaction: Section 13 of Division 17 of the American Psychological Association Member
  • Animal-Assisted Therapy Trained
  • Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
  • Therapy Pet Unlimited Evaluator
  • Association of Professional Dog Trainers Member
  • International Association of Canine Professionals Member
  • Exotic Animal Training and Management Graduate 
  • Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) trained
  • Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) trained
  • Animal Emergency Veterinary staff 
  • Zookeeping experience  
  • Intensive Out-Patient Services Therapist for transitional age youth and adults (Field therapist)
  • Residential addiction center staff predominantly serving mandated, homeless, and those unable to pay for services. 

Trauma Recovery

As we write the story of our life it is common to experience events which rock us to our core.  These events can range from seemingly small to insurmountably huge.  When experiences negatively affect the way we view ourselves, our lives, and/or our view of the world, it can lead us to feel unhappy and unfulfilled.  Your experiences can not break you.  I can help you feel whole and worthy again.   


Specialized training I have for traumatic experiences:

  • Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (Currently the leading treatment related to Trauma). 
  • SafeTALK trained
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention trained
  • Abortion, Grief and Loss trained
  • Implicit Bias training
  • Association for Multicultural Counseling Development Member
  • EMDR Therapy for Suicidal Clients, Self-harming behaviors and Borderline Personality training 
  • Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training
  • Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP) trained
  • Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP) trained

Addiction Recovery

Addiction does not discriminate between class, culture, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, or gender.  It is a phenomenon that can tear families apart and divide the very person it is consuming.  My family, as many families, have been touched by addiction making this struggle very important to me.  I do not point fingers or cast judgement.  Instead, I attempt to help you regain and recreate the person you want to be with new found strengths, skills, and meaning.


Specialized training I have for Addiction:

  • DeTur: Urge Reduction Protocol in dealing with addictions and dysfunctional behaviors
  • The Big Book trained
  • 12 step programs savvy 
  • Dual-Diagnosis trained
  • Experience working in multiple rehabilitation centers
  • Experience collaborating therapeutic efforts between parole officers, lawyers, court officers, social workers, sponsors, and the like. 

Special Interests!

Here is a list of some of my special interests!

  • Medical trauma recovery (Car accidents, Transplants, Birth Trauma, Cancer)
  • Religious / Spiritual trauma recovery (Conversion therapy recovery, Cult recovery, and everything in-between)
  • Veterans & First Responder issues
  • Social Justice issues
  • Therapist and Student issues
  • LGBTQIA+ issues
  • Women's rights and empowerment
  • Natural disaster recovery (fire, hurricane, earthquake, etc.) 
  • Man-made disaster recovery (Shootings, War related issues)

You are not alone

 It takes courage to ask for help and to be vulnerable in front of a stranger.  To help put your mind at ease and ensure that we have a good therapeutic fit, I offer free in-person consultations.  

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  • Contact Info
  • About Me
  • My Specialties
  • Current Clients
  • Pet Memorial
  • What's EMDR?
  • FAQs & GFE
  • EMDR Certification
  • Expressive & Animal TX
  • Location
  • My Library
  • Helpful Documents