ABOUT

​Like untangling a complex ball of wool, we can't fully understand one thread without seeing how it weaves through the others. Most professionals work in silos; gifted specialists who don't understand trauma, trauma therapists who miss neurodivergence, relationship counselors who don't recognize giftedness patterns or domestic abuse. But complex brains don't operate in silos.

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My approach helps separate the strands: Which patterns stem from your natural giftedness and neurodivergence? Which are brilliant protective responses you learned through trauma? Which are adaptations to toxic environments? Which are inherited family patterns?

By understanding these distinct yet interconnected elements, you gain the awareness needed for authentic self-trust and targeted healing support.

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Important Note on Scope: While I have extensive training in psychology and trauma-informed approaches, my work does not include clinical assessment, official diagnosis, or therapy. I do not prescribe medication. For official diagnoses of ADHD, autism, or other neurodevelopmental conditions, please consult with a clinical psychologist or psycho-therapist. For trauma therapy, relationship counseling, or mental health treatment, please work with licensed clinicians.

 

This work focuses on pattern recognition, self-understanding, and creating a foundation for targeted healing and growth.

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MY BACKGROUND

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​My fascination with mental health and the human psyche started young; I was practically raised on psychological thrillers and crime shows and dreamed of becoming an FBI profiler! Let’s just say I’ve always been hyper focused on understanding people and now apply this to helping individuals and leaders unlock their full power.

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After a squiggly career journey, including leading global digital strategy and innovation teams in the tech world and inspiring audiences on some of the largest stages across the world, COVID and a surgery forced me to pause and rethink what truly matters. That’s when I embarked on my own self-discovery journey and realized that what brings me fulfillment is helping others transform their lives in a hands-on, down-to-earth, and fun way.

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Since then, I’ve dedicated many years to (re)studying psychology, coaching, and somatic healing approaches to build a solid foundation for my work. My approach is grounded in established psychological concepts and proven methods, blending tools like somatic practices, trauma-informed techniques, neurodivergent profiling, Internal Family Systems (IFS), spiritual healing, and more. This isn’t some “black box” methodology; it’s pattern recognition and a carefully crafted integration of well-established frameworks, adapted to help my clients unlock their unique potential in ways that truly fit their unique lives and needs; bringing together my training and life experience to tailor an approach that fits you.

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I’m not here to make you reliant on me: I’m here to help you uncover your own magic.

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University degrees & Certified Education

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• Master of Science (MSc.) in Social Psychology (thesis on emotion research) - Tilburg University, The Netherlands

• Bachelor’s of Science (BSc.) in Psychology & Society - Tilburg University, The Netherlands

• Integrative Coach Professional Diploma, ICF-trained - Become Coaching & Training

• RYT-200 Yoga Sports Coach™ & Yoga Teacher - Yoga Sports Science with yoga sports expert Hayley Winter

• Mindful, Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga Medicine Online

• Stanford GSB, LEAD: eMBA alternative for Innovation Change makers - Stanford Graduate School of Business​

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Additional Studies

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• ​Embodied Processing (EP) - The Center For Healing with trauma and addiction therapists Matt Nettleton and Ryan Hassan

• Root-Cause Therapy (RCT) - The Center For Healing with trauma and manifestation therapist Melissa Hiemann

• Gifted Psychology for Coaches - Intergifted with giftedness expert Jennifer Harvey Sallin

• Gifted Profiling - Intergifted with giftedness expert Jennifer Harvey Sallin

• Somatic Inquiries (KIO) - with addiction expert and spiritual teacher Scott Kiloby​

• Leadership in a Changing World - Intergifted with giftedness expert Jennifer Harvey Sallin

• Mindfulness Foundations for Gifted Women in a Changing World - Gifted Mindfulness Collective with mindfulness expert Kelly Pryde

 

In Progress / Starting Shortly

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• ​Compassionate Inquiry - With Trauma Expert Gabor Maté

• Criminal Psychology - The Forensic Institute with Profiling expert Brent E. Turvey 

• Criminal Profiling - The Forensic Institute with Profiling expert Brent E. Turvey