The Mindful Goldfish™
Nevada Trauma & Somatic Therapy
helping adults heal in mind and body
I’m a licensed clinical social worker, alcohol and drug counselor, and trauma-informed yoga teacher offering trauma therapy and addictions counseling in Carson City, Reno, Dayton, Minden, Gardnerville, and throughout Nevada via telehealth.
I help adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected find steadiness, compassion, and a deeper sense of home in their bodies and lives. My approach blends mindfulness, EMDR, IFS, and somatic work to support healing from stress, overwhelm, anxiety and grief at a pace that feels safe.
Many people I work with appear “fine” on the outside while quietly carrying stress, trauma, grief, or emotional swings. I offer a grounded, human space to slow down, get curious, and reconnect with yourself — so healing becomes something real and lasting.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker, alcohol and drug counselor, and yoga teacher offering trauma therapy and addiction counseling for adults in Carson City, Reno, Dayton, Minden, Gardnerville, and throughout Nevada via telehealth.
I help individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected find steadiness, compassion, and a deeper sense of home in their bodies and lives. My approach blends mindfulness, EMDR, IFS, and somatic work to support healing at a pace that feels safe.
Many people I work with appear “fine” on the outside while quietly carrying stress, trauma, grief, or emotional swings. I offer a grounded, human space to slow down, get curious, and reconnect with yourself — so healing becomes something real and lasting.
Wellness Services
Overwhelming Stress
Addictive Behaviors
Emotional Swings
Feeling constantly on edge? We slow things down and help you find small ways to feel grounded.
Struggling with habits that don’t help? We explore why they exist and gentler ways to meet those needs.
Feeling unpredictable ups and downs? We notice the patterns and practice riding the waves instead of being swept away.
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Perfectionism
Saddened by a loss that keeps returning? We honor it and help you weave it into your life without being defined by it.
Life feels uncertain or overwhelming? We focus on what matters to you and take small steps to find your footing again.
Nothing ever feels enough? We meet the parts of you that push hardest and explore gentler ways to show up.
Wellness Services
Feeling constantly on edge? We slow things down and help you find small ways to feel grounded.
Struggling with habits that don’t help? We explore why they exist and gentler ways to meet those needs.
Feeling unpredictable ups and downs? We notice the patterns and practice riding the waves instead of being swept away.
Saddened by a loss that keeps returning? We honor it and help you weave it into your life without being defined by it.
Life feels uncertain or overwhelming? We focus on what matters to you and take small steps to find your footing again.
Nothing ever feels enough? We meet the parts of you that push hardest and explore gentler ways to show up.
My Approaches
Trauma Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that helps the brain and nervous system process traumatic or distressing experiences that may feel “stuck.” When overwhelming events aren’t fully processed, they can continue to shape how you feel, react, and relate to yourself and others. Using bilateral stimulation — such as eye movements or gentle tapping — EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories while you stay grounded in the present. This work often unfolds alongside somatic awareness and parts-based exploration, helping your system move toward greater steadiness, relief, and integration.
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate approach to therapy that understands the mind as made up of different “parts,” each with its own role. Some parts may try to protect you, others may carry pain from earlier experiences, and some may show up as worry, criticism, or self-doubt. Rather than pushing these parts away, IFS invites curiosity and understanding. As you connect with your core Self — the calm, steady center within you — these parts can begin to soften, allowing more balance, clarity, and self-compassion to emerge.
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Informed Yoga is a gentle, supportive approach to movement that helps people reconnect with their bodies after stress or trauma. This practice prioritizes safety, choice, and empowerment, offering invitations rather than expectations. Through mindful movement, breath, and awareness of body sensations, trauma-informed yoga supports nervous system regulation and a greater sense of grounding. Over time, many people begin to feel more present in their bodies and more connected to a sense of steadiness and inner safety.
My Approaches
Trauma Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that helps the brain and nervous system process traumatic or distressing experiences that may feel “stuck.” When overwhelming events aren’t fully processed, they can continue to shape how you feel, react, and relate to yourself and others. Using bilateral stimulation — such as eye movements or gentle tapping — EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories while you stay grounded in the present. This work often unfolds alongside somatic awareness and parts-based exploration, helping your system move toward greater steadiness, relief, and integration.
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate approach to therapy that understands the mind as made up of different “parts,” each with its own role. Some parts may try to protect you, others may carry pain from earlier experiences, and some may show up as worry, criticism, or self-doubt. Rather than pushing these parts away, IFS invites curiosity and understanding. As you connect with your core Self — the calm, steady center within you — these parts can begin to soften, allowing more balance, clarity, and self-compassion to emerge.
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Informed Yoga is a gentle, supportive approach to movement that helps people reconnect with their bodies after stress or trauma. This practice prioritizes safety, choice, and empowerment, offering invitations rather than expectations. Through mindful movement, breath, and awareness of body sensations, trauma-informed yoga supports nervous system regulation and a greater sense of grounding. Over time, many people begin to feel more present in their bodies and more connected to a sense of steadiness and inner safety.
“You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It’s a goldfish.
You know why? It’s got a 10-second memory.
Be a goldfish.” -Ted Lasso
“You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It’s a goldfish.
You know why? It’s got a 10-second memory.
Be a goldfish.” -Ted Lasso
“You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It’s a goldfish.
You know why? It’s got a 10-second memory.
Be a goldfish.” -Ted Lasso