(she/her)
I specialize in the treatment of trauma and related symptoms and difficulties such as anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and social and relational issues. I use EMDR, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness-based therapies to help my clients regain control over their lives and develop a positive sense of self. I am passionate about guiding my clients in uncovering their inner strength and resilience so they can feel empowered as they work to overcome past trauma and adverse life experiences as well as current distress and potential future challenges.
During our first session we will address your concerns and goals for therapy-what do you want more of and what do you want less of in your life? I will answer any questions or concerns you may have about starting therapy and we will discuss what the process looks like. If you have had any therapy in the past, I would love to hear what you found helpful and what you liked and disliked about past therapy experiences so we can collaborate on making your experience most effective and positive for you and your needs. I understand that starting therapy can be nerve wracking and it takes a lot of courage to take the first step by reaching out and scheduling your first appointment. While I am excited to get to know you and learn about you, I feel it is important to make sure we are moving at a pace that feels safe and comfortable for you, so I will be sure to remind you that if there are things you do not feel comfortable to share or dive into yet, that is completely fine! This is your journey, and we will go at a pace that works for you. I look forward to getting to know you and what makes you the unique individual you are!
I am passionate about helping my clients identify and uncover their inner strengths and positive qualities. Through our work together, I help my clients develop unconditional positive regard and love for themselves. I have experience working with a variety of age groups from children under 10 through older adult populations and my expe3riences with this variety of age ranges has helped me to gain further insight into stages of life and how experiences across the lifespan impact us as individuals and impact us relationally.
I identify as
EMDR
I use EMDR with clients to help alleviate distress related to past trauma and adverse life events and to help them develop and strengthen a positive, resilient sense of self.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients explore and gain insight into the many aspects of their personality, emotions, thoughts, and feelings/physical sensations. Through exploring and identifying the many different parts that make each person the unique individual they are, clients gain a deeper understanding of how they experience and move through the world and gain greater compassion for themselves and their emotions, behaviors/actions, and feelings, allowing them to work with themselves rather than against in themselves in working towards making positive life changes.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use mindfulness-based interventions and skills with clients to help in alleviating anxiety/stress and distress and help clients improve their ability to regulate emotions and the nervous system.