Hi, I'm Victoria, I've been honing my specialties for 30 years. I specialize in releasing trauma and old beliefs, rewiring mental habits to result in improved confidence, self esteem, clarity to follow dreams and goals. Since training in the bilateral therapies (EMDR, A.R.T., and Brainspotting) I've witnessed healing on a whole new level. Changing beliefs, thoughts and feelings that have been lifelong takes more than talking about, in my opinion. It requires change in the deep sub conscious, a place easily entered and "edited" utilizing these therapies, works much better and faster than only talking. This is my experience, and the reason why I specialize in these deeper, more sub conscious therapies. In addition, there are times when people prefer to talk, gaining much needed insight (light bulb moments) and releasing thoughts they don't feel comfortable sharing with others. Or, you need to problem solve, work through something cognitively. I practice other therapies that utilize talking as a main modality, too. The main priority is that you're comfortable. We will explore and find just that right fit, regarding modalities that work and also feel in sync with your needs.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
While I need to collect some assessment (history) information, I like to get started and offer you something useful in the first session. Bilateral techniques to begin using, to process and digest stress and shift into a different feeling, to improve sleep and distract from thoughts.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have always been told that I have great intuition utilizing these therapies, and I agree. I can sense which one to use and when. Always communicating with you, as to your comfort level with modalities, I utilize a custom made "menu" that works for you. The other piece that works well, is to teach you how to keep this going at home &/or at work. It takes a complete rewiring or habit change, and my clients report it's so much easier to transform when one can continue with new awareness and changes at home, with bilateral techniques (easy) to insert throughout the day, as you notice behaviors, thoughts, triggers or cravings that you want to change.
About Victoria Richardson
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Brainspotting
This modality is used to "dislodge" and release the trauma stored in certain areas of the brain.
EMDR
Utilized to release trauma through reprocess and reprogramming (talking about the trauma is not required) . And Similar to EMDR: Accelerated Resolution Therapy, A.R.T., known as "EMDR on Steroids"
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
repattern thoughts and offer simple go to techniques for emotion regulation and coping
Somatic
Somatic strategies incorporated throughout most therapy modalities remove/release stuck emotions and trauma stored in the body
Grief Therapy
Accelerated Resolution Therapy, or A.R.T., is exceptional for helping to process and clear grief, while experiencing the good and positive (of the one missed) fill the space where sadness used to be.