How do you calm an activated nervous system? This is one of the most valuable things you can learn for your mental health. It is extremely helpful to manage triggers. Hi, my name is Cathy and I am grateful to be able to teach you about that as well as help you release energy from past trauma that is triggering you in the present. I have been using ImTT, Image Transformation Therapy, along with mindfulness and other somatic and self-care tools to help my clients reset their nervous system. This helps you choose to be present in the world in a safe gentle way. Most of my clients are women in their 40’s and better who would like to transform their fear and increase their capacity for more. More love, more joy, more peace, more pleasure. I work with women who have lived with trauma over time; many have also experienced single incident traumatic events. Both experiences can color how you see the world and your experiences with people in it. Reseting your nervous system can bring the true color out. I also work with professional women with ADHD. It’s not uncommon to have the symptoms of ADHD with a history of trauma. There are a lot of similarities. The tools I work with are extremely effective. Does this speak to you? If it does, reach out and schedule a time to meet and see if we are a good match. I am currently taking new clients and would love to work with you. ***Please note scheduling software will let you sign up for any opening on my calendar. However, openings for ongoing appointments are at 9:30, 10:45 and noon. We can discuss options by email. Or, we can wait and discuss it on your appointment day. Thank you.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we’ll start with brief introductions, then look into the most pressing challenge you’re facing. You may just need to talk things out to start. Sometimes beginning with letting it all out can be a great pressure release. We can also identify tools you use currently and how you can maximize their use. We will end with a plan we create together for moving forward.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Symptoms of ADHD and trauma history can look very similar. There are a lot of similarities in how to maximize your functioning with either or a combination of both. I’ve worked extensively and successfully with both using the above mentioned therapeutic tools, as well as coaching and alternative modalities (meditation, mindfulness and exercise). We will work together to ensure what will work best for you. Schedule an initial session and discover if we are a good fit.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Fight, flight and freeze or fawn are reactions that occur when a person feels they are in danger. These reactions are automatic and repeated when events occur that feel similar to past traumatic events but may not pose actual danger. Most often clients are unaware that they are reacting. Typically, awareness is limited to feelings of anxiety and not knowing what needs to happen to relieve it. I help women navigate and change their reactions and their behavior to be in alignment with their values and goals. Understanding clearly what’s happening, knowing your strengths and best ways to use them, learning and developing more are all things we’ll address. We’ll go at your pace so you feel safe making the progress you want to make.

About Cathy Alexander