Do you ever feel like you take care of everyone around you and can't find the time or energy to care for yourself? Do you experience imposter syndrome or anxiety and sometimes don't even know where it is coming from? Is there a part of you that tends to be self-critical and you don't know how to manage it? When we experience distressing events in our lives, they can create negative beliefs about ourselves that can impact the way we navigate our world. Your pain is real, you are not alone, and you are capable of healing. Let's get you started on that path. You are the expert of you. Any accomplishments you make in treatment are because of your hard work and dedication, I’m just here to guide you to your goals. I believe in working together as a team and taking things one step at a time. Change can happen and I want to help you get there. I work from a person centered, trauma informed lens and I'm a certified EMDR therapist. My technique is also influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness practice. Reach out if you are interested in telehealth sessions, I am not currently seeing anyone in person. I'm starting D&D therapy groups in the late Fall focused on building empowerment, exploring communication styles, and challenging anxieties. My groups are $70 per session for 2 hours biweekly ($35 per hour of therapy!) It can be a great environment to get peer support and work on goals while having fun. If you are interested, feel free to email me at katrina.serrano@momenttoheal.com.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we will get to know each other. I will collect historical information during our intake and begin treatment planning so we can build a game plan to reach your goals.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
EMDR therapy is such an important technique for managing trauma symptoms and can also be really helpful for anxiety. It focuses on processing distressing memories that have not been fully processed and changing the negative beliefs about ourselves that form based on those memories. I love using parts work to explore the inner self and find communication and harmony within. It can benefit those struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, and negative self-talk. I'm also passionate about helping those that struggle with assertive communication and boundary setting and working with those that identify as givers and are feeling burnt out.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
High achieving adults that identify as givers and struggle with imposter syndrome, boundary setting, anxiety, or trauma that impacts the way they view themselves. I am also a certified therapeutic game master and I run adult D&D therapy groups focused on giving you a fun environment to experiment with communication styles, build empowerment, get support from peers, and challenge anxieties. My groups are 2 hours long, bi-weekly, and cost $70 per session. If you are interested in the group alone, please feel free to email me, katrina.serrano@momenttoheal.com.