Trauma, Relationship & Parenting Support Specialist

I am a trauma specialist, relationship coach, and parent coach who has decades of experience as a rabbi, yoga instructor, and spiritual director. With a love of learning and passion to help, I leveraged my experience as a rabbi to train in therapeutic modalities usually only available to therapists.

My approach to trauma work is gentle and respectful. I encourage curiosity, empathy, and acceptance as the basis of improving relationships with self and others.

Note: I continue officiate at life cycle rituals and teach classes as time permits.

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I prefer a gentle approach to healing from trauma. With respect and gratitude for the survival mechanisms that have protected you, we can show your brain and nervous system how to safely renegotiate trauma.

Talking about experiences of trauma can easily trigger the nervous system, while Somatic Experiencing TM allows for healing without reliving trauma. Instead of pushing through or overriding your protective responses, we slowly and respectfully work with your body’s own signals. You already know pain and the persistent patterns of pain. We learn where you find neutral and positive sensations. Tracking your nervous system will allow you to experience less pain and more comfort.

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My practice is centered in these powerful evidence based modalities:

• Somatic Experiencing TM(SEP-in-training: completed Intermediate year 
• Integrative Attachment Family Therapy
• Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) (completed levels 1 & 2, training assistant)
• Theraplay level 1
• Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST)
• IL Domestic Violence training
• Crisis Stabilization & Safety Peer Support
• Yoga & Mindfulness certifications
• Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster

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