Do you feel like you are spinning in circles, trying to grow but nothing is helping? I love working with people who are struggling with life and want to find a healthier way of being in the world, in your relationships, at work, and in all aspects of life. I balance managing current problems with getting at the root of where these problems are stemming from and processing those so that you can grow into the person you want to be. I blend the symptoms shown by your emotions, thoughts and your body to create a unique approach for you. I integrate mindfulness, cognitive approaches, somatic therapy and if needed, EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing) to help you navigate past what is holding you back. My main focus at first is to create a safe place for you, where you feel comfortable addressing issues. It is so scary to start therapy, and I want it to feel as easy as possible for you. I am always open to questions and adapting to what would serve you best.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The first session is always about both of us getting to know each other. I cannot help without knowing your background and the current problems you are facing. Once I have an understanding of what is going on, we can create a plan of what we need to do to get you to your goals. I usually start by exploring healthy coping skills and reinforcing the ones you already use.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I use a blend of cognitive, emotional and somatic techniques to help you reach the goals you want to achieve. I am a certified EMDR therapist, so if there is any trauma, big or little T, in your past, it is one of the options for processing the past. Some people are not comfortable doing EMDR, so I am completely open to using other techniques, such as Polyvagal therapy, to help deal with the past as well.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength is centering the therapy to you, as the client. There is no one size fits all therapy. I want to figure out what will help you and focus on that. I have the most experience working with all forms of trauma, from minor trauma leading to anxiety or depression, all the way to complex PTSD from sexual, emotional, or physical abuse. With trauma, it is essential to meet you where you are and go at the speed that works for you. I do not want to rush you into anything you are not ready to handle.