My Practice
Neglect in childhood – such as a lack of connection, warmth, a sense of belonging, or loving attention – repeatedly manifests as adult patterns of disconnection and disengagement. The work I began in Croatia to break these destructive patterns continues in Los Angeles with children and families, and constitutes the basis of my therapeutic passion.
Each person has a part within that remains perfect and untouched by the difficult circumstances of their life. This is called “personal agency and resilience.”
I will bring a blend of training, professionally developed psychotherapeutic techniques, and my personal experiences to create a holistic approach designed to overcome the perception of not being good enough and to maximize your inner strength. We will differentiate your past from your present in terms of cognition, emotions, body sensations, and behaviors. I will offer you support, show genuine interest, and help you to take initiative in your own life.
Together, we will find a path to navigate life’s difficulties and develop more creative and productive solutions as your therapy progresses. Let’s get started!
Hanna Brown Skeele: “Vase of Morning Glories” n.d.
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Techniques Used
Traditional psychodynamic talk therapy
Depth Psychology
Attachment-Based Therapy
Resilience and Healing Centered Engagement
Guided Imagery
Breathwork
Chair-work
Dream Analysis
Mindfulness
EMDR
BSP
James Bulwer: “Landscape with Trees and Water” n.d.
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Holistic Therapy
Holistic psychotherapy warmly invites you to explore your well-being by considering the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—rather than focusing solely on symptoms. Blending traditional talk therapy with practices like mindfulness, depth psychology, or the hero’s journey, this approach embraces you as a unique individual. It recognizes that relationships—with others and with yourself—are essential for balance and growth. The aim is to nurture self-awareness and genuine connection by honoring the emotional, physical, social, and spiritual aspects that shape your mental health and development.
Theodore Robinson: “The Valley of the Seine, from Hills of Giverny” 1892
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EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a nonintrusive procedure to reduce the influence of past traumatic experiences by processing the mental tensions and emotional pain connected with those events.
Claude Monet: “The Japanese Footbridge” 1899
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BSP Therapy
Brainspotting is a psychotherapy approach that treats any kind of traumatic experience while accessing the subcortical brain, where the trauma is stored.