I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I earned a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Lesley College (now Lesley University).
I studied Art History in college due to a fascination with how the human mind creates ways to cope with experiences, both personal and societal. It was also a chance to celebrate self-expression, creativity, problem-solving and beauty. These same values inform my passion to help others cope better and love better.
The Mysterious and the Miraculous. I like a good mystery. After watching a television show about the role the mind can play in healing the body, I wanted to learn more. I was attracted to the idea that healing can come in unexpected ways and that connection with people and things we love fosters health and well-being.
I became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2002. Since that time I have experienced and trained in complementary forms of health and healing, knowing that mind and body are one and we do best with an approach that draws from the mental, emotional and physical resources that we all possess.
Why “Elemental Shift?”
This phrase signifies some of the values that inform my work. The “Elemental” refers to the Five Elements of Chinese Medicine and of Feng Shui.
It also refers to the Nature Elementals that in metaphysical terms help support the Earth, with which we are all a part of and connected.
Elemental – it is about what is Essential, what lies in all of us… which is a natural tendency towards healing, Along with an essential need for Connection. You don’t have to stay stuck and you don’t have to do it alone.
Shift – refers to changing our Perspective. Sometimes it is not about making huge scary changes, instead simply being willing to look at yourself with greater compassion and acceptance can light the path to more Self-Appreciation and more Peace.
I started out with a question, wondering if people ever really change. This set me on a journey to find out if real, permanent change is possible. Over the course of my life and career, I have explored many treatments and modalities and I can tell you: Yes, lasting change/growth is possible. I offer tools that I know really work and often can be simple enough that anyone can learn and use them.
To provide my clients with the best support for mind, body and spirit I have trained and/or become certified in a variety of methods.
These include AEDP, NET (Neuro Emotional Technique®) Certified Practitioner Level II, Eden Method Practitioner, Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki® Master. I am also trained in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Theta Healing, Logosynthesis, PSYCH-K, and NVC (Non-Violent Communication created by Marshall Rosenberg, PhD.)
In addition, I am a Certified Feng Shui Consultant, Black Tantric Buddhist School of Feng Shui (BTB). Feng Shui is one of the most powerful and uplifting ways to change your life for the better and add harmony to your home.
I have taken my experience and training in a unique direction. I am here to cultivate emotional safety and presence. To do this, I am not a sit back passively kind of therapist. Your life is too important.
Each day I get to hear from my clients about the courage they have gathered, the risks they have taken, and the weights lifted. There is nothing like getting to witness the inner satisfaction of self-esteem rising, acknowledging their own success. It is often described as relief, release, freedom, feeling lighter, more confident and optimistic about the future.
When you are ready to take the next step I am here to guide you, create the shifts you want in your life, bring more ease and feeling proud of yourself.
EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner
EEM CP – Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner
NVC – Nonviolent Communication
excellent resource to improve quality of all your relationships
Traditional Usui Reiki Master since 2003
Komyo Reiki Shihan (Teacher)
Certified Feng Shui Consultant, Black Tantric Buddhist School of Feng Shui (BTB)
Feng Shui is one of the most powerful and uplifting ways to change your life for the better and add harmony to your home.