In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Your first therapy session is designed to help you feel safe, informed, and understood. Whether you’re seeking EMDR therapy in Arizona and Washington for PTSD, birth trauma, postpartum depression, or chronic stress, we begin by exploring what’s bringing you in and what you hope to change. I’ll ask thoughtful questions about your history, current symptoms, and goals so I can create a personalized trauma treatment plan. If EMDR therapy is appropriate, I’ll explain the process clearly and answer any questions you may have. We do not begin trauma reprocessing immediately. Instead, we focus first on stabilization, nervous system regulation, and building emotional safety—especially important for first responders and individuals navigating perinatal mental health challenges. By the end of the session, you’ll have clarity about next steps and a sense of whether working together feels like the right fit. Healing from trauma, PTSD, or postpartum mental health struggles is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

One of my greatest strengths is providing specialized, evidence-based trauma therapy in Arizona and Washington for first responders and individuals navigating perinatal mental health challenges. As a Certified EMDR therapist and PMH-C clinician, I bring advanced training in treating PTSD, birth trauma, postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, religious trauma, and chronic stress. I understand how trauma impacts the nervous system—whether from cumulative exposure in first responder work, a traumatic birth experience, or the invisible weight of chronic anxiety. My approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Using EMDR therapy, nervous system regulation strategies, and trauma-informed care, I help clients reduce triggers, process distressing memories, and create lasting emotional relief. What makes my work unique is the balance of clinical expertise and emotional safety. Clients often tell me they feel deeply understood, respected, and supported—especially those who are used to being the “strong one.” I provide structured, effective trauma treatment while honoring your pace, readiness, and resilience. If you are seeking EMDR therapy in Arizona and Washington for PTSD, postpartum mental health, or first responder trauma, my goal is to help you move from survival mode to stability, confidence, and lasting healing.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal clients are first responders, new or expecting parents, and high-achieving adults in Arizona who are carrying the invisible weight of trauma, chronic stress, or perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. First responders often come to me experiencing cumulative trauma, hypervigilance, burnout, sleep disruption, or symptoms of PTSD. They are used to being strong for others but struggle privately with intrusive memories, irritability, or emotional numbness. Parents navigating postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or birth trauma may feel guilt, shame, or fear that something is “wrong” with them. As a PMH-C clinician specializing in perinatal mental health, I understand the unique hormonal, psychological, and identity shifts that occur during pregnancy and postpartum. Many of my clients have tried traditional talk therapy but feel ready for deeper trauma processing through EMDR therapy. They don’t just want coping skills—they want relief from triggers, emotional regulation, and meaningful healing at the root level. If you’re searching for EMDR therapy in Arizona and Washington for PTSD, first responder trauma, or postpartum mental health support, you are in the right place.