Earlier in my career as an LMFT, I experienced firsthand how easy it is to appear capable and composed while quietly carrying the weight of trauma and chronic stress. While I looked well on the outside, the emotional demands of work, combined with high expectations and responsibility, made me feel tense, exhausted, and always on alert. I understood deeply how trauma can exist beneath the surface without ever looking like crisis.

That experience pushed me to seek a more effective and sustainable way of working with trauma. Through advanced training and consultation, I found the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM)—a trauma-focused approach that prioritizes nervous system safety by building strong internal and relational resources before processing traumatic material. CRM offered a structured, contained way to address trauma without overwhelming my body, and it fundamentally changed how I understand healing.

As a result, my work today is grounded, intentional, and effective. I support high-functioning adults and couples in moving out of survival mode and into greater clarity, emotional regulation, and connection. By integrating CRM for trauma and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for relationships, I help clients heal in a way that preserves their strengths while creating lasting relief—both individually and within their most important relationships.