There’s a pepper tree in my backyard that stops people mid-sentence.
Its branches reach so wide they offer something for everyone — shade, shelter, a reason to slow down. Birds nest in it. Squirrels chase each other from branch to branch.
I named my practice after it. Because over the years this tree has taught me more about growth than anything I’ve read in a textbook.
It’s beautiful, yes. But it also drops leaves constantly. Its branches need trimming. It needs a continuous water source or it suffers. Maintaining something this alive requires real, ongoing effort — and some days that effort is the last thing you feel like giving.
Sound familiar?
A pepper tree doesn’t push. It doesn’t force its branches toward the light or strain against the wind. It grows by going deeper — extending its roots further into the earth until it becomes so grounded that nothing can move it.
That’s the work we do here.
Whatever brought you to this page — stress, old patterns, a relationship with yourself that’s never quite felt right — the answer isn’t to push harder. It’s to go deeper. To tend to the roots.
When those are healthy, everything above ground changes.
Real stories from people who went deeper.
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The most important growth a tree does is the kind nobody sees. The roots facing resistance in the dark. The slow, invisible work that makes everything above ground possible. I’ve spent years learning how to tend to that underground work—in myself and in the people I’m honored to sit with.
I help individuals and teens quiet the mental noise, build confidence, and reconnect with their inner clarity.
My path began in education. I spent eight years teaching high school Social Studies before becoming a co-creator and owner of an educational software business. When my two children were born, I was fortunate to focus on raising them full-time. Each chapter shaped my understanding of people, learning, and the many ways we grow.
I hold a BA in Philosophy, with minors in Political Science and Women’s Studies from Sonoma State University; a Secondary Social Studies Teaching Certificate from Western Colorado University; and a master’s degree in American Studies from Pepperdine University.
Today, I’m a certified Master Hypnotist, Mental Welfare Coach, and Master EFT Practitioner. My professional training includes formal certifications from Hypnosis Motivation Institute, The Priority Institute, Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy, and Hypnotic MasterMinds, along with years of additional training and specialized study in techniques that continue to deepen and inform my work.
I’m committed to continually expanding my knowledge, exploring new approaches, and bringing thoughtful, effective tools to the people I work with. I’m passionate about helping people move beyond the patterns that hold them back, develop a deeper relationship with themselves, and build lives rooted in confidence, clarity, and self-love.
Training and certifications in hypnosis, EFT tapping, and mental wellness coaching.
Hypnosis is a natural, relaxed state of focused attention—similar to daydreaming or being absorbed in a good book. You are always aware, always in control, and you decide how deeply you engage.
No. Hypnosis is a safe and temporary state. You can come out of it anytime you wish, simply by opening your eyes or shifting your focus.
Everyone experiences it differently. Some feel very calm, some notice a light floating sensation, while others simply feel focused and present. The most common feedback I hear is: “I felt deeply relaxed, but fully aware.”
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), often called “tapping,” is a gentle mind-body approach that combines focused attention with tapping on specific acupressure points. This simple practice helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and release stuck emotions. Many people find tapping helpful for easing anxiety, improving focus, and shifting how the body holds on to old patterns.
Most sessions last about 60 minutes. The first session may be a little longer, as we’ll take extra time to talk about your goals and answer questions.
Every person is unique. Some notice shifts in just one or two sessions, while others choose ongoing support over several weeks or months. We’ll find the pace that feels right for you.
Yes. If you’re outside of Los Angeles—or simply prefer the comfort of home—we can meet securely online. Online sessions follow the same process as in-person work.
Yes. Your privacy is deeply respected, and everything shared in a session is kept strictly confidential.
That’s completely normal. Many clients feel that way at first. That’s why I offer a free wellness assessment call—so you can ask questions, meet me, and get a sense of the process before committing.
Stress and anxiety
Fears and phobias
Processing and releasing difficult experiences and/or trauma
Building resilience and confidence
Creating calm and focus in daily life
If you’re curious whether this approach fits your needs, I’d be happy to talk it through with you.
If you’d like to learn more or schedule your first session, I invite you to start with a free wellness assessment call.
No pressure, just a conversation.
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