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About Me

Originally from the East Coast, I earned my B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from Boston University initially as an engineer (I have a strong science / techy side) but quickly moved back to my passion and curiosity for the human condition, healing and growth. I graduated with a double major in Psychology and Philosophy, went on to complete my M.A. in Transpersonal/Spiritual Counseling Psychology at Sofia University in 2003, and after the required 3000 experience hours, received my CA state license in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2008 (License #MFC45878). My curiosity and passion continues to drive my continued growth and expansion as a healing practitioner and I continue to train more, learn more and expand my professional capacity more and more year after year — as you can see from the extensive list of Credentials and Trainings. I am passionate about this work and helping and I look forward to bringing that knowledge, experience and connection to You! ❤

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About Love Therapy Center

Founded in 2008, Love Therapy Center was born from my vision of a more integrative, experiential model of psychotherapy—one that combines talk therapy with mind-body-soul modalities. Founded in the Bay Area / San Francisco & Silicon Valley, we now operate out of San Diego and serve all of California! Our primary focus is on self-love and the integration of scientifically grounded, evidence-based healing in combination with metaphysical, less-understood ancient healing traditions. When you work with someone from Love Therapy Center, you can expect that blend of both traditional and spiritual approaches—combined with evidence-based Western methods—for customized treatment that truly fits each individual.

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Credentials & Training

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (CA License #MFC45878), since 2006

• M.A. in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology – Sofia University, 2003

• B.A. in Psychology & Philosophy – Boston University, 1994

• Certified EMDR Practitioner – 2010

• Certified Psychosynthesis Instructor – 2005

• Psychosynthesis Training (similar to IFS) – 2004

• Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner – 2014

• Hypnotherapist – 2014

• MER® (Mental Emotional Release) Practitioner – 2014

• Positive Discipline Certified Instructor – 2012

• Certified Supervisor for Psychotherapy Interns – 2009

• Shamanic Studies – 2006–2012

• Yoga Teaching Credentials – CorePower Yoga, 2017

• Heart Intelligence Training – HeartMath Institute, 2018

• Integrative Study in Consciousness, Healing Modalities & Perception Training – 2000–2004

• Certified Reunification Coach – Conscious Co-Parenting Institute, 2024