LPC, 5 years of experience
New to Grow
Hello there! My background includes years of experience in addiction recovery settings, where I’ve supported clients through sober curiosity, early sobriety, harm reduction, relapse prevention, and long-term healing. I understand addiction not as a moral failing, but as a response to pain made more complicated by the intricacies of the brain. Alongside my clinical training, I bring a holistic lens to my work, informed by my certification as a 200-hour yoga teacher. I integrate mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic awareness into sessions, helping clients reconnect with their bodies and inner wisdom. Together, we can explore how to begin or deepen your journey of self-exploration.
During our first session we will get to know one another. I will take time to explain my approaches to therapeutic work and learn more about what you are hoping to get from therapy. I'll also ask about your past experiences with theropsists so that we can sort out what does and does not work for you!
Rooted in a trauma-informed perspective and supported by EMDR training, my work gently guides clients toward uncovering how survival strategies & old behaviors that once protected them may now be holding them back.
I specialize in working with individuals affected by substance use, addiction, trauma and the ripple effects these challenges create in all areas of life.
When appropriate, EMDR can be used to address painful memories and distress caused by traumatic events.
Our bodies hold information differently than our brains. Tapping into the power of the body can lead to exciting new discoveries.
MI is often used in the treatment and exploration of substance use disorder. It is used to increase motivation to make changes to substance use habits and build insight into the root cause of those problematic behaviors .