MY STORY: FROM TRAUMA TO TRANSFORMATION

You're not alone in this—I have my own story of recovery from trauma and addiction to freedom and a career that is fulfilling and rewarding.

I am passionate about helping high-performing women free themselves from the past of being not good enough or safe in their bodies, from people-pleasing to being their most authentic, powerful selves in work and in life.

I understand what it's like to carry patterns you can't seem to break—to feel like no matter how hard you work or how much you achieve, something still feels off. Something still holds you back.

That's because I've lived it.

In my early life, I struggled with trauma and addiction. Not because I lacked intelligence or ambition, but because I was using those coping mechanisms to manage emotions and stress I didn't have the tools to process.

Therapy that went beyond talking changed my life. It didn't just help me understand my patterns. It rewired them. It gave me back control over my nervous system, my responses, and ultimately, my life.

That transformation is what led me to this work. And it's why I know, without a doubt, that the patterns holding you back right now don't have to be permanent.

Whether it's perfectionism that makes you second-guess every decision, imposter syndrome that whispers "you don't belong here," or emotional dysregulation that hijacks important moments—these aren't character flaws. They're neural patterns. And neural patterns can change.

I've spent the last 30 years helping women leaders do exactly that.

WHY I CREATED THIS HYBRID APPROACH

After 30 years as a psychotherapist and workplace consultant and 8 years as an executive coach, I kept seeing the same pattern: brilliant women leaders stuck in mental loops they couldn't think their way out of.  Traditional coaching taught them new strategies and thought patterns. Traditional therapy helped them understand their patterns. But neither was rewiring the neural pathways that kept them stuck.

The women who came to me had already tried everything:
- They'd worked with executive coaches who taught them leadership frameworks
- They'd read every book on confidence and communication
- They'd practiced positive self-talk and affirmations
- They'd tried meditation apps and stress management techniques

And yet, under pressure, the old patterns still showed up:
- The perfectionism that made delegation impossible
- The people-pleasing that led to overcommitment and resentment
- The imposter syndrome that held them back from going for the next level
- The anxiety that made their bodies feel unsafe, even when they were physically safe

EMDR works with original distressing memories that inform maladaptive behaviors today and rewires the brain for peak performance. It doesn't just help you understand why you feel stuck—it resolves the root cause at the neural level.

But here's what makes my approach different from traditional EMDR therapy:

Recovery from trauma requires safety. I use a collaborative approach with my clients that allows us to move at a pace that is comfortable for them and gives them the sense of control that is so important in trauma-informed work.

You're not a patient in my office. You're a high-performing professional who deserves support that respects your intelligence, your autonomy, and your goals.

That's why I created this hybrid approach—and why it works when other modalities don't.

We combine:
- EMDR therapy to rewire the neural patterns at their source
- Executive coaching to build new strategies and leadership skills
- Trauma-informed methods that honor your pace and give you control
- Somatic practices to restore calm to your body
- Evidence-based techniques (EFT, CBT, mindfulness) for sustainable change

The result? You don't just learn to manage your patterns. You resolve them. And you gain tools you can use for the rest of your life to keep your life in balance.

CREDENTIALS & EXPERTISE

Over three decades of specialized training and real-world experience helping high-performing women break through their barriers and step into their full leadership potential.

IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?

I work with women executives who:

✅ Have already achieved significant success but feel stuck at their current level and want more for themselves

✅ Struggle with patterns—perfectionism, imposter syndrome, stress, emotional dysregulation—that have been with them for years

✅ Want depth and transformation, not surface-level tactics

✅ Value science-backed approaches over trendy methodologies

✅ Are ready to do the real work

✅ Want to lead authentically without sacrificing their well-being

✅ Are tired of feeling like they have to choose between career success and feeling safe in their own bodies

✅ Are open to addressing root causes, not just managing symptoms

THE ELITE EXECUTIVE PROCESS

This isn't a one-size-fits-all program. Every woman's journey is unique, and our work together is tailored to your specific needs, goals, and pace.

TIMELINE & COMMITMENT

Most clients work with me for 3-6 months, meeting weekly or bi-weekly depending on your needs and goals.

There's no rigid timeline—we work together for as long as serves your highest good.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All of our work together is completely confidential. I've worked with executives from Fortune 500 companies to startups—discretion and privacy are paramount. You can trust that what we discuss stays between us.