Hello and Welcome
I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Whether you’re seeking support for deep healing, emotional growth, or simply looking to reconnect with yourself, you’ve taken an important step. My practice is a safe space where you can explore your inner world, work through life’s challenges, and develop a deeper connection to your body, mind, and spirit. I’m here to support you on this journey, and I look forward to walking alongside you as we create meaningful and lasting change together.
In each session, I create a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their emotional patterns, release past trauma, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, or navigating life transitions, my goal is to guide you toward greater self-awareness, healing, and balance.
About Me
With a deep commitment to holistic healing, I offer a unique approach to psychotherapy that integrates mind, body, and spirit. As a supervisee in clinical social work and licensed bodywork practitioner, I specialize in addressing trauma, relationship challenges, and emotional well-being through somatic psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and pre- and perinatal psychology. My practice is rooted in the belief that true healing comes from reconnecting with the body’s wisdom and processing emotions held deep within.
In each session, I create a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their emotional patterns, release past trauma, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, or navigating life transitions, my goal is to guide you toward greater self-awareness, healing, and balance.
I offer my services in both English and German.
Education
2024- ongoing
Pre- and Perinatal Psychology, Janet Evergreen and Tonya Ridings, Charlottesville, VA
Pre- and perinatal psychology focuses on the impact of early life experiences, including those during pregnancy and infancy, on emotional and psychological development. Through this work, I can guide both individuals and couples in developing stronger connections with themselves and their partners, promoting emotional well-being and deeper relationships. Pre- and perinatal psychology not only supports parents in fostering healthy attachments with their children but also helps adults heal and create the secure attachment they may not have experienced as a child.
2024
Abyhanga Massage, Melissa Haight/ Kala Ayurveda, Charlottesville, VA
Abhyanga Massage is a traditional Ayurvedic bodywork therapy that uses warm herbal oils to nourish the body, calm the nervous system, and promote relaxation. This deeply restorative practice focuses on balancing the body’s energy and improving lymphatic circulation by applying rhythmic strokes tailored to the individual's needs. The use of warm oils helps to soothe muscles, support detoxification, and enhance overall well-being. Abhyanga is particularly beneficial for reducing stress, promoting better sleep, and rejuvenating both the body and mind. It’s an ideal treatment for those looking to restore balance and support their health holistically, especially during times of physical or emotional strain, such as pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
2021-2023
Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
With a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work, I view individuals as deeply connected to the larger systems around them, especially relationships. As social beings, our well-being is shaped by the quality of our relationships, which serve not only as an expression of our emotional health but also as a key resource for inner balance. By focusing on nurturing these connections, we can enhance emotional resilience, foster support, and create a foundation for holistic healing and personal growth.
2019-2022
IFS Level 1 and 2 & IFS for Couples, IFS Institute, NYC, NY/ Charlottesville, VA
I have completed both Level 1 and Level 2 as well as for Couples (Intimacy from the Inside Out IFIO) training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), allowing me to work deeply with individuals as well as couples. IFS enables clients to explore and harmonize the different parts of themselves, helping to resolve internal conflicts and heal from trauma. In IFS couples therapy, the focus shifts to how each partner’s internal system interacts within the relationship. This approach allows partners to better understand their own triggers, communicate more effectively, and create a deeper, more compassionate connection with one another.
2019-2020
Massage Therapy, College for Chinese Medicine and Bodywork, NYC
As a licensed massage therapist with training from a College for Chinese Medicine and Bodywork, I bring a rich understanding of body mechanics and holistic healing into my practice. My approach to bodywork integrates traditional Eastern techniques with a focus on energy flow and physical well-being. By combining these practices with my knowledge of massage therapy, I help clients release tension, improve circulation, and restore balance. Whether you're seeking relaxation or relief from chronic discomfort, my bodywork sessions are designed to support both physical and emotional healing.
2016-2019
Yoga/ Buddhism, Brazil, Germany, Norway
In addition to my 200 h yoga teacher training with David Lurey and Mirjam Wagner in Brazil, I have also studied with Sarah Powers, deepening my knowledge in yoga, psychology, and Buddhism. Sarah's integrative approach weaves together the wisdom of yoga and mindfulness with insights from Buddhist teachings and psychological practices. This rich combination has profoundly shaped my teaching and personal practice, allowing me to offer students a well-rounded, mindful experience that nurtures both physical well-being and emotional clarity.
Additionally, I have had the privilege of teaching at Ashtanga Yoga Studio in Berlin, where I share my passion for yoga with students, guiding them toward greater physical awareness and inner balance.
2018
PhD/ Doctor Title, Bucerius Law School, Hamburg/ Germany
I hold a PhD in Human Rights Law, with a focus on how human rights infringements profoundly impact individual and collective behavior. When fundamental rights are violated, it can alter psychological and social patterns, leading to behaviors rooted in fear, trauma, and survival. The infringement of rights often disrupts trust in institutions and communities, affecting not only individuals but also their relationships and environments. By understanding these dynamics, I aim to integrate insights from human rights law with therapeutic practices to help clients process the impact of systemic injustices on their emotional and psychological well-being.