Renee Kallio
Do you chronically say yes when you want to say no? Does the past become present when you don’t want it to and wonder why? Have you ever thought you have “gotten over” something only to find that it pops up again later? Have you had life experiences that continue to affect you today and you feel stuck or unable to heal?
I am currently training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and will use concepts such as the Window of Tolerance, Adaptive Information Processing, and Dissociation as indicated.
Using 19 years of experience, I help women and men reduce suffering, learn from, and heal the past, increase a sense of safety, meaning, and purpose, increase flexibility in thinking, and find what is effective and then do what works. I assist clients in working through trauma, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
First session
The first sessions will focus on introductions, answering your questions, providing an overview of the therapeutic process, the basics of therapy (confidentiality, consent for treatment, payment, cancellation policy, etc.), history taking and assessment, and goal setting. Together, we will decide if we are a good fit. If so, then the “work” begins. Healing occurs when we work collaboratively. You are an integral part of the healing process. I will meet you where you are and will encourage additional thoughts, possibilities, and understanding. You are in control and decide what fits and what doesn’t.
Strengths
To each session, I bring curiosity, openness, hope, honesty, unconditional regard, non-judgment, flexibility, and creativity. Humor plays an important role as well. I do not believe in “one size fits all” when it comes to therapy. I will tailor sessions and interventions to meet your needs. I am open to your feedback about what works and what doesn’t and will adjust accordingly. Our work can be short-term or long-term. I use directive and non-directive styles depending on your needs and requests.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- District of ColumbiaLicense PRC200001540
- MarylandLicense LC3228
- VirginiaLicense 0701010697