After years of battling mold toxicity as both a child and adult, followed by a diagnosis of Lyme disease, I came to understand how bacteria and fungus in the brain can rob one’s personality, as pathogenic invasions can cause a traumatic brain injury that often mimics mental health conditions. Studies have shown that this misunderstanding leads to 70% of Lyme patients being misdiagnosed with psychiatric disorders, prescribed psychotropic medications, and told their symptoms are “all in their head.” Research now shows that mold toxins and borrelia spirochetes can cause severe anxiety, depression, rage, and mood issues.

In a deep effort to regain my sense of self, I lived a mold-avoidant lifestyle for four years, traveling to desert locations and across the globe in search of effective healthcare, while facing the harsh realities of discrimination against chronically ill individuals (ableism). These personal challenges, along with the extensive research I’ve learned about neuroinflammation and mood disorders, have given me deep empathy and a genuine desire to walk alongside others facing similar struggles. I am passionate about raising awareness in the mental health field about pathogenic neuroinflammation, and the many ways chronic illness impacts all areas of life — including relationships, finances, and access to care, so people living with chronic conditions (or their caretakers) can receive the empathy, support, and understanding that is severely lacking in our society. Today I support people experiencing all spectrums of chronic illness, including those in severe, isolating conditions.

After a decade in marketing and advertising, I followed my calling to become a therapist. I earned my Master’s Degree in Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies and practice holistic and integral psychology, addressing body, mind, and spirit through somatic, depth, and mindfulness approaches. I’m also trained in Hakomi Somatic Mindfulness Therapy.

Many mental health conditions stem from a body that is depleted, whether that’s from a health condition, burnout, environmental factors, or unmet need. I don’t subscribe to the belief that there is something wrong with you, rather "what happened to you".

As an Israeli-American who has lived in four countries and traveled extensively, I bring awareness of antisemitism, multicultural, and bi-racial experiences to my work. I also specialize in narcissistic-abuse and childhood abuse. Since 2019, I’ve been privileged to work with children, adults, and families and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon and Colorado.

If you believe we are a fit, please reach out, I’d love to hear your story.