About me.

I am a licensed mental health professional who has training, supervision, and clinical experience working with trauma, anxiety and depression. I am committed to helping clients build healthier relationships with themselves and their bodies. My work focuses on talking about painful experiences, reprocessing trauma, and transforming shame-based beliefs to positive cognitions.

I am passionate about creating resources to develop a safe relationship between the mind and body. I believe in meeting emotions with compassion and understanding. If you are interested in scheduling a session with me, please click the link below!

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Credentials

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #120974

Board of Behavioral Sciences

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

National University

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Certificate of Training

EMDR International Association

Personality Disorders Certificate Course: Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment, Mmgt

Gregory W. Lester, PhD

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

CSU Monterey Bay

Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training 200HR RYT

Vrindavan, India Yoga Training Institute

I graduated from National University with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. I moved into private practice after three years of work in a dual diagnosis, substance use treatment center.

I am a certified Yoga Instructor who integrates mindfulness and somatic healing into my sessions. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from CSU Monterey Bay. I worked in business, directing operations and managing teams before switching careers to psychology.

I am a dog lover. I enjoy being in nature, being with family and practicing movement of all kinds. I have a trauma history which brought me into the helping profession. I intend to live life wholeheartedly. I believe in the power of feeling feelings and gratitude.