Hello there! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). My approach is rooted in curiosity, kindness, and compassion, aiming to create a nurturing environment where you can openly express yourself. My ultimate aim is to equip clients with practical, yet powerful skills and tools that empower them to live life with confidence, peace and trust. I offer a holistic, personalized approach that embraces body, mind, and spirit. I am certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, working with ketamine (KAP). I offer preparation and integration sessions for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. I am not a traditional talk therapist. I believe sharing our story is an essential part of the healing journey. We long to be seen, heard, and witnessed in our stories and if we want long-lasting change and transformation, we must be willing, ready, and feel safe to transform our cognitive narratives through feeling in the body.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will identify the challenges holding you back and discuss your goals for our work together. I customize my approach to suit your unique needs, emphasizing strategies to improve interpersonal relationships, cultivate relaxation, establish boundaries, and prioritize self-care. For individuals dealing with trauma and PTSD, I place significant trust in EMDR. EMDR has demonstrated remarkable efficacy in alleviating distress, reframing negative beliefs, & bolstering emotional resilience. One of the key aspects of EMDR is its focus on bilateral stimulation, which can involve various methods such as eye movements, taps, or sounds. This bilateral stimulation is believed to facilitate the processing of distressing memories and experiences. Through a structured protocol, EMDR helps individuals reprocess traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional charge and promotes adaptive resolution.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
1. Attachment issues and anxious attachment: My expertise in attachment theory equips me to work effectively with clients who struggle with forming and maintaining healthy relationships. I am adept at recognizing and addressing anxious attachment patterns, helping clients develop more secure attachment styles and fostering healthier interpersonal connections. 2. Women's issues: My understanding of the unique challenges and experiences faced by women enables me to create a safe and supportive space for female clients. Whether it's navigating issues related to self-worth, body image, or societal pressures, I demonstrate empathy and insight in helping women explore and address their concerns. 3. Self-worth: I excel in helping clients cultivate stronger self-worth and self-esteem. Whether clients are grappling with negative self-talk, perfectionism, or feelings of inadequacy, I provide validation, support, and practical strategies to help clients recognize their inherent value and embrace their worthiness. 4. Relationships: My expertise extends to the complexities of interpersonal dynamics and relationship challenges. I guide clients in understanding their relational patterns, improving communication skills, setting boundaries, and fostering healthier connections with others. Whether it's romantic relationships, family dynamics, or friendships, I empower clients to navigate their relationships more effectively. 5. Unresolved early childhood trauma in adults: My proficiency in working with unresolved early childhood trauma allows me to support clients in processing past experiences that continue to impact their lives. I employ a trauma-informed approach, providing a compassionate and validating environment for clients to explore and heal from their traumatic histories. 6. Grief and loss: My sensitivity and empathy shine through in my work with clients experiencing grief and loss. Whether it's the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or other significant losses, I offer compassionate support and guidance as clients navigate the grieving process. I help clients honor their emotions, find meaning in their experiences, and gradually adjust to life after loss. 7. Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy: This is the heart and passion of my practice. I provide safe, supportive, and transformative therapy experiences by integrating profound psychedelic experiences with skilled therapeutic guidance and compassionate support. Whether you are interested in k
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
My focus includes anxiety, childhood trauma, relationship challenges, women's issues, and existential crises. I help clients reclaim their life force so they can live a peaceful, heart-centered life. I specialize in helping women find their voice, and power and embody self-worth.
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EMDR
My journey with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has been profoundly rewarding both personally and professionally. Implementing EMDR into my therapeutic practice has provided me with a powerful tool to help clients process and heal from past traumas, alleviate distressing symptoms, and promote resilience and growth. One of the most striking aspects of my experience with EMDR is witnessing its effectiveness in facilitating deep emotional processing and resolution of traumatic memories. Through the use of bilateral stimulation, whether through eye movements, auditory tones, or tactile sensations, clients are guided to access and process distressing memories in a safe and controlled manner. This process often leads to significant reductions in the emotional intensity and physiological arousal associated with traumatic experiences. Moreover, EMDR's adaptive information processing model resonates deeply with my therapeutic approach, emphasizing the innate capacity of the mind to heal itself when provided with the appropriate support and resources. By helping clients identify and challenge negative beliefs, integrate new insights, and develop adaptive coping strategies, EMDR promotes lasting transformation and empowerment. In addition to its efficacy in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR has also proven valuable in addressing a wide range of presenting concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, and complex trauma. Its versatility and adaptability make it a valuable addition to my therapeutic toolkit, allowing me to tailor treatment to meet the unique needs and preferences of each client. On a personal level, guiding clients through the EMDR process has deepened my appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity for healing and growth, even in the face of profound adversity. Witnessing clients experience breakthroughs, reclaim their sense of agency, and embark on a journey towards wholeness and well-being is both humbling and inspiring. Of course, integrating EMDR into my practice has also required ongoing training, supervision, and self-reflection to ensure competence and ethical practice. However, the rewards far outweigh the challenges, as I continue to witness the transformative impact of EMDR on the lives of my clients. In conclusion, my experience with EMDR as a therapist has been nothing short of transformative. It has enabled me to facilitate profound healing and growth in my clients, deepen my understanding of trauma and resilience, and reaffirm my commitment to helping others navigate their journey towards healing and recovery.
Attachment-based
My exploration and integration of Attachment-Based Therapy (ABT) into my therapeutic practice have been profoundly impactful, reshaping my understanding of human development, relationships, and healing. Grounded in attachment theory, ABT offers a holistic framework for understanding the ways in which early relational experiences shape individuals' internal working models and interpersonal dynamics throughout their lives. One of the most significant aspects of my experience with ABT is its emphasis on the importance of secure attachment as a foundation for psychological well-being and resilience. By exploring clients' attachment histories and patterns of relating, ABT allows me to gain insight into the underlying dynamics driving their presenting concerns and relational difficulties. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, ABT provides a roadmap for fostering secure attachment bonds and repairing ruptures in relationships. Central to ABT is the therapeutic relationship itself, which serves as a secure base from which clients can explore their attachment-related wounds and vulnerabilities. Through empathic attunement, validation, and reflective dialogue, I strive to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment in which clients feel seen, heard, and valued. This relational focus not only enhances the effectiveness of therapy but also promotes healing at a deep emotional level. ABT also offers a range of evidence-based interventions designed to address attachment-related issues and promote relational repair. From emotion-focused techniques to experiential exercises and role-playing, these interventions provide clients with opportunities to develop greater self-awareness, emotional regulation skills, and more secure attachment bonds with others. On a personal level, my journey with ABT has deepened my appreciation for the complex interplay between early attachment experiences and adult relational patterns. It has also challenged me to examine my own attachment history and relational style, enhancing my capacity for empathy, attunement, and authentic connection with clients. While integrating ABT into my practice has required ongoing study, supervision, and self-reflection, the rewards have been immeasurable. Witnessing clients experience profound healing, develop healthier relationships, and cultivate greater resilience has reaffirmed my belief in the transformative power of therapy grounded in attachment theory. In conclusion, my experience with Attachment-Based Therapy as a therapist has been transformative on both a professional and personal level. It has deepened my understanding of human relationships, expanded my therapeutic toolkit, and empowered me to facilitate meaningful change in the lives of my clients.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
My journey with Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT) has been an enlightening and transformative exploration into the power of present-moment awareness and acceptance in promoting psychological well-being and healing. Rooted in contemplative traditions such as Buddhism, MBT integrates mindfulness practices into the therapeutic process to help clients cultivate greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience. One of the most significant aspects of my experience with MBT is witnessing the profound impact that mindfulness practices can have on clients' lives. By teaching clients to observe their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations with curiosity and nonjudgmental awareness, MBT empowers them to break free from habitual patterns of reactivity and create space for more intentional and adaptive responses to life's challenges. Central to MBT is the cultivation of present-moment awareness, which serves as a powerful antidote to rumination, anxiety, and emotional distress. Through mindfulness meditation, body scan exercises, and mindful movement practices, clients learn to anchor themselves in the present moment, reducing the grip of past regrets and future worries on their mental and emotional well-being. Moreover, MBT encourages clients to develop a compassionate and accepting stance towards themselves and their experiences, fostering greater self-compassion and self-acceptance. By embracing all aspects of their inner experience with kindness and equanimity, clients can begin to heal deep-seated wounds and cultivate a greater sense of inner peace and wholeness. Incorporating MBT into my therapeutic practice has also deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection and the ways in which psychological and physical well-being are intricately intertwined. By integrating mindfulness practices with somatic experiencing techniques, I strive to help clients reconnect with their bodies, release stored tension and trauma, and restore a sense of balance and vitality. On a personal level, my journey with MBT has been a continual process of self-discovery and self-transformation. Practicing mindfulness myself has deepened my own capacity for presence, compassion, and authenticity both in and out of the therapy room, enhancing my effectiveness as a therapist and enriching my own life immeasurably. While integrating MBT into my practice has required ongoing study, practice, and self-reflection, the rewards have been profound. Witnessing clients experience moments of insight, liberation, and profound self-compassion through mindfulness practice reaffirms my belief in the inherent potential for healing and transformation within each individual. In conclusion, my experience with Mindfulness-Based Therapy as a therapist has been a journey of discovery, growth, and profound healing. It has deepened my appreciation for the transformative power of mindfulness in promoting psychological well-being and empowered me to facilitate meaningful change in the lives of my clients.
Somatic
My exploration and integration of Somatic Experiencing (SE) into my therapeutic practice have been a transformative journey, fundamentally shifting my understanding of trauma and the body's innate capacity for healing. Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, SE offers a holistic approach to trauma resolution, emphasizing the importance of the body's wisdom in processing and integrating traumatic experiences. One of the most significant aspects of my experience with SE is witnessing its profound effectiveness in helping clients renegotiate traumatic experiences stored in the body's nervous system. Unlike traditional talk therapy approaches that primarily focus on cognitive processing, SE recognizes that trauma is often held in the body as somatic sensations, tension patterns, and nervous system dysregulation. Central to SE is the concept of titration and pendulation, which involves gently accessing and releasing traumatic activation in manageable doses. Through guided attention to bodily sensations and subtle movements, clients are supported in gradually discharging trapped energy and restoring a sense of safety and regulation in their nervous system. Moreover, SE recognizes the role of incomplete defensive responses in perpetuating trauma symptoms and encourages clients to complete these responses in a safe and supportive environment. By accessing the body's innate wisdom and self-regulating mechanisms, clients can release frozen survival energies and move towards greater wholeness and integration. Incorporating SE into my practice has also deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection and the ways in which trauma manifests not only in psychological symptoms but also in physical sensations and symptoms. By working somatically with clients, I aim to help them reconnect with their bodies, cultivate greater body awareness, and develop self-regulation skills to navigate triggers and stressors more effectively. On a personal level, my journey with SE has been a profound process of self-discovery and healing. Practicing somatic awareness and embodiment techniques has deepened my own connection to my body and enhanced my capacity for presence, empathy, and attunement with clients' experiences. While integrating SE into my practice has required ongoing training, supervision, and self-reflection, the rewards have been immeasurable. Witnessing clients experience profound shifts in their relationship to trauma, reclaim their sense of agency, and rediscover a deeper sense of connection to themselves and others reaffirms my belief in the transformative power of SE as a therapeutic modality. In conclusion, my experience with Somatic Experiencing as a therapist has been a journey of deep learning, growth, and healing. It has expanded my therapeutic toolkit, enriched my understanding of trauma and resilience, and empowered me to facilitate profound transformation in the lives of my clients.