As a Contemplative Psychotherapist I believe that all humans have inherent wisdom and clarity. This is called Buddha Nature in Buddhism or "Brilliant Sanity" in Contemplative Psychotherapy. This approach allows clients to increase their awareness of themselves and find ways to change habitual patterns that are bringing suffering into their lives. I use mindfulness and somatic based interventions to support clients see and feel the connection between body and mind, which leads to higher levels of integration and wellbeing. I have a lot of experience and training in working with relational trauma and attachment, and therefore my approach is client centered and and trauma informed.

Diane Poole Heller, PH.D., author and Trauma and Attachment expert, illuminates Attachment Styles and their dynamics in personal relationships through integrated body based therapies, cutting edge psychotherapy techniques, and spiritual perspectives. Diane’s teaching style includes a blend of didactic presentation, demonstrations and experiential, “hands on” exercises.

DARe teaches therapists essential skills to help their clients develop stronger and more secure attachment, resulting in more joyful adult relationships. This series of inspiring, interactive workshops provides the practical applications and strategies therapists need to confidently address client’s Secure, Avoidant, Ambivalent/Anxious, Disorganized Attachment Styles.

MWSE has an individualized approach to volunteer as well as court ordered clientele who are struggling with addiction, domestic violence both victim and reactive including same sex partnerships, anger management, couples, driving under the influence education and therapy groups with enhanced and intensive outpatient, anger management and substance abuse, relapse prevention, evaluations for mental health issues, anger management, substance abuse as well as dual diagnosis and couples treatment.

I enjoy working with women struggling with transitional periods in life. I am most passionate about helping women who are ready to leave an abusive relationship.