I believe everyone has the narrative to their own story and the answer they seek is within; sometimes it just needs a little compassionate digging. Because therapy isn't a life time based resource, I believe in empowering individuals to discover their own inner resource pool and teach new coping techniques to continue to build resilience and self compassion. My approach is race informed, trauma informed, and LGBTQIA+ friendly. The systems built around us exacerbate the amount of trauma we experience and further damage our capacity for recovery. Sometimes the hardest part is recognizing you have taken yourself to a point where guidance may be the next best option, however it is important for that guidance isn't in favor of dominant groups. I specialize in providing trauma based therapeutic interventions, while focusing on the somatic experiences of where trauma is stored/harbored in our bodies to develop tools for regulation and healing. I believe the key ingredient is building a therapeutic relationship filled with trust, safety and compassion, as well as accountability and movement forward. I am certified in TF-CBT as well as a Registered Yoga Teacher, and regularly utilize these modalities in combination with other psychodynamic and skill based approaches. When we engage in trauma recovery work, we cannot do it alone. Thanks for trusting me to accompany you in your journey to healing and witnessing you living a better life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
You can expect someone to be present and engaged, a great listener, compassionate, non judgmental, and empathetic. We will create goals together during each session and I will support your accountability to your healing journey through motivational interviewing techniques. The healing journey is never perfect or sequential, however, even when there are step backs we will recalibrate and continue to move forward together.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
TF-CBT, Yoga, Mindfulness, Meditation, Somatic Interventions, Sensory Processing/Integration, Psychodynamic approaches
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Complex Trauma/cPTSD, PTSD, Childhood abuse/neglect, Attachment difficulties, eating disorders, self injury