Hello, I’m Dara

(pronounced ‘DARE-uh’)

Psychotherapist — championing our innate human capacity for healing & growth

Transformation is deeply rooted in our biology. Our brain, nervous system, and body possess powerful mechanisms for change (hello neuroplasticity and memory reconsolidation).

Using embodied, evidence-based experiential therapies, I’ll help you harness this innate capacity and step into the fullest expression of yourself. Within you exists everything you need to create a life that feels whole and vibrant — I’m here to walk beside you, helping you reconnect with this inner source.

On this therapeutic journey, we'll:

• Regulate your nervous system (e.g. stress, overwhelm, burnout)

• Release stored emotional tension (e.g. anger, guilt, shame)

• Reshape long-standing patterns (e.g. trauma, implicit learnings, adaptive responses)

• Integrate profound insights (e.g. meaning, beliefs, purpose, values, strengths)

We'll harness the therapeutic power of:

• Somatic Psychology: utilizing the principles of Polyvagal Theory (PVT) and practices from Somatic Experiencing (SE), we’ll cultivate safety and attunement within your nervous system

• Internal Family Systems (IFS): through this compassionate and transformative approach to healing shame, you’ll create inner harmony and embody your core Self.

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): we’ll engage the natural process of bilateral stimulation (BLS) and Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) to transform activating implicit memories.

• Breathwork, Movement & Nature - we’ll integrate foundational habits that will reconnect you to your essential nature and the beauty around you.

If you’re curious about working together, schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

A bit about me.

I’m a multi-passionate human with lived experience as a mother, partner, psychotherapist, certified coach, corporate/startup brand strategist, and a creative business founder.

I currently reside in Outer Sunset, San Francisco. You can often find me frolicking around Ocean Beach with my daughters. I enjoy barefoot runs and all things psychology. I’m a voracious reader and have found there’s likely a book that can accompany you on whatever journey you’re on.