LCSW, 4 years of experience
I'm a clinician + artist who specializes in: EMDR, clinical hypnosis, sound healing & communication. I hold space for individuals to feel safe, feel relief, and build awareness. I'm an educator and teacher who is motivated to meet you where you are at and provide knowledge and processing that will assist you on getting unstuck, & finding out where you want to go.
Our first session is usually spent getting to know one another to see if we are a good fit. You will have the opportunity to share: what is brining you to therapy, what you would like to work on, what interventions you are interested in, and ask as many questions as you'd like.
I am an open minded, relational therapist who is passionate about helping individuals who are ready to create the change they want to see in their lives. I specialize in somatic interventions that provide physical + mental relief, as well as processing that supports client's short term & long term goals.
I serve diverse client populations including: spiritually minded, individuals with neurodiversity, artists, seniors, BIPOC, 1st Generation & others.
EMDR is a structured therapy that reduces the intensity & emotion associated with trauma memories. EMDR works with your brain and your nervous system to process trauma and decrease triggers and their intensity. I have utilized EMDR to assist people recover from trauma and PTSD symptoms; as well as decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD and more. I have even used EMDR to assist individuals in preparing to give a presentation, or have a conversation with a loved one. In my practice I have helped individuals (ages 7-75) recover from: complex trauma, sexual assault, grief, electrocution, surgery, car accidents, dog bites & more. In addition, I also use EMDR to increase a sense of safety and containment so each client can work at their own pace.
I educate individuals and provide detailed information to assist clients in understanding their attachment style and themselves; in order to heal attachment wounds and improve communication and functioning in relationships with: self, romantic partners, family & friends.
I am trained in clinical hypnosis and utilize this intervention to assist clients in accessing: safety, comfort, “getting unstuck”, and increase performance with confidence. Clinical hypnosis can be used to decrease: stress, tension, jaw clenching, teeth grinding, fears, anxieties, phobias, pain, allergies, asthma, skin problems & sleep problems. Clinical hypnosis is also used to improve: smoking cessation, weight loss, sports/ music / acting performance, test taking, self confidence, self exploration, & parenting.
I am a trained and certified Sound Healer that provides sound healing to soothe your nervous system, calm the mind, and increase a sense of safety and stillness in the body. Sound Healing has been utilized for thousands of years to heal mind, body + spirit. Evidence based research demonstrates that Sound Therapy reduces: tension, anger, pain, fatigue, anxiety & depressed mood; while also assisting the individual with managing stress, improving sleep and enhancing their overall well being (Goldsby, 2016). I have found that opening a therapy session with sound healing allows the client to ground and access clarity, enhancing their therapeutic experience.
My spiritual and holistic approach addresses the individual as a whole. I provide narrative therapy that encompasses: education, understanding, compassion & acceptance. The therapeutic process I provide supports you in further understanding your story; aids in accepting your past and discovering where you want to go & what you want to create!