Breathing Through

04/14/2026

April is my birthday month… so we’re leaning into all my favorite things 🤍

One of them? These little monkey noodles 🐒✨
They might look simple, but they’ve become one of my go-to tools for staying grounded.

As someone who really values the mind-body connection, I love how versatile they are—whether I’m using them as a fidget to release anxious energy, or as a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and come back to myself.

I also love using them to guide breathing—starting small on the inhale, then stretching the noodle bigger on the exhale. It’s a simple, visual way to slow things down and help regulate the nervous system.

They’re not just helpful for adults like me either… they’re great for tiny humans too. Such an easy way to teach focus, calm, and body awareness in a way that actually feels engaging.

Little tools. Big impact 💫

04/13/2026

Part 5 of my story… 🤍

In 2018, I took a leap and opened Breathing Through. I started by reaching out to schools and pediatric clinics, slowly building something that felt aligned—one connection at a time.

Along the way, I discovered how powerful play could be in the healing process. What started as curiosity became a deep passion, and I began investing in play therapy trainings, eventually becoming a Registered Play Therapist.

Looking back, it all grew the same way it started—gradually, intentionally, and with a lot of trust in the process.

I’m still here, continuing to grow Breathing Through, continuing to learn, and continuing to show up for the work that feels most meaningful to me ✨

This may be the end of this series, but it’s not the end of my growth—or my journey. I’ll keep sharing along the way 🤍

Thank you for being here with me.

CareerGrowth

04/12/2026

This month has been all about getting to know me better 🤍

Yoga found me about 10 years ago, and it truly changed my life. It helped ease my anxiety, reconnect me to my body, and taught me how to slow down and breathe again. What started as something I needed… became something I fell completely in love with.

I’m a certified yoga instructor. While I’m not currently teaching in a studio, I do guide trauma-informed yoga on a more individual, personal level. Yoga continues to support my mental health in ways I can’t ignore—it grounds me, regulates my nervous system, and helps me come back to myself when life feels overwhelming.

Through trauma-informed yoga, I’ve learned that healing isn’t about pushing—it’s about creating safety within your own body. That mind-body connection is powerful… and it’s something I carry with me every day.

It’s more than movement for me… it’s healing, it’s connection, it’s home ✨

04/11/2026

Part 4 of my story… 🤍

After getting licensed, I stepped into medical social work, working with adults—something new that I wanted to explore and learn from.

And while I’m proud of that chapter, I also realized it wasn’t the path for me.

That clarity didn’t come all at once, but over time I started listening more closely to what felt aligned—and what didn’t.

That’s when I made the decision to start building my private practice… in the evenings, after full days in my medical social work role.

It was the beginning of something new—one small step at a time, trusting myself along the way ✨

More to come… 🤍

04/09/2026

Part 3 of my story… 🤍

After leaving CPS, I transitioned into county mental health and stepped into a role I’ll never forget—being the only clinician at Mary Graham Children’s Shelter.

It was a season that stretched me in every way. I moved into crisis work, learned to think quickly, and held space for kids during some of their hardest moments. It was challenging, but it shaped me deeply as a clinician.

I was also supported by an incredible clinical supervisor who guided me through the process of gaining my hours and growing into my role. With that support, I eventually sat for my licensure exam… and passed ✨

That chapter meant so much to me—but it wasn’t the end.

More to come… 🤍

04/08/2026

I’m so excited to be offering an Emotional Regulation Workshop for Parents 🤍

If you’ve been wanting to better understand your child’s big emotions, learn how to support them through tough moments, and build stronger connection—this space is for you.

We’ll focus on self-regulation, co-regulation, and practical, real-life strategies you can start using right away.

🗓 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 1325 H Street, Modesto, CA 95354 (Orestimba Room)

✨ Dinner + childcare (ages 2–9) provided for the first 12 registrants

This will be a safe, supportive space to ask questions, reflect, and walk away with tools that meet your family where they’re at.

🔗 Register here: https://gqr.sh/dFmN

I’d love to see you there 🤍

Please note this is a parent only workshop.

04/07/2026

Part 2 of my story… 🤍

Starting my MSW program at Cal State East Bay.

I moved to Oakland from Irvine, but I had grown up in a small town — Riverbank.
So this transition was a culture shock in every sense of the word. It stretched me, challenged me, and pushed me in ways I didn’t expect.

After my first year, I made the decision to transition back to the Valley — transferring to Stan State for my second year.

That’s when I joined the Title IV-E program, working within CPS in exchange for financial support during grad school — with the agreement that I would dedicate two years of my work after graduation to CPS anywhere in California.

It was intense, eye-opening, and deeply shaped the way I understand children, families, and systems today.

I completed my program there and graduated with my MSW from Stan State — a moment that felt both grounding and full circle ✨

More to come… 🤍

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from Breathing Through 🤍🌷
A gentle reminder that today doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.
Connection can look like laughter, quiet moments, messy play, or simply being together.
Wishing you a day filled with presence, play, and moments that support your nervous system ✨

04/05/2026

04/04/2026

There are some traditions I will always cherish 🤍
Every year, we come back to this Easter egg hunt at Play Modesto… and every year it means a little more.

Getting to be “T” in these moments, watching their excitement, their connection, their joy… this is a part of me I carry into everything I do.

This month is all about getting to know me — and this right here is a big piece of my heart ✨
Tradition, connection, and showing up for the little moments that become the big ones.

Being an auntie is one of my favorite things 🤍