Elvira Aleman Vaughan
My name is Elvira Aleman Vaughan. I am a counselor whose focus is helping people who have experienced ongoing trauma. I am a Christian, so I approach healing from this worldview. If you prefer talk therapy I'll use CBT to help you get to the root of the issue.
I am trained to utilize EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) to help adults reduce symptoms of depression/anxiety resulting from trauma.
But if you are open to trying a proven technique that is less conventional and yields quicker results, I will use EMDR to help you heal and move forward.
First session
In the first few sessions I get a case history, and we begin teaching relaxation techniques/resources to help you be able to talk about what is hurting you. We face the pain and this eventually takes the power away from whatever causes us pain - utilizing EMDR leads to the desensitization of trauma.
Strengths
I am constantly learning and reading to keep up with the latest techniques and to improve my work. I want to provide the best possible treatment for my clients.
Ideal clients
I work with adults who carry childhood trauma and want to feel safe in themselves and with others. EMDR has helped many people ease the depression and anxiety that can come with painful memories, and I'll walk alongside you at a pace that feels right. I also use some cognitive-behavioral therapy as EMDR incorporates many different types of therapy. Begin your healing journey today.
Treatment methods
EMDR
I was trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy, however, I have found EMDR helps clients faster than CBT does. EMDR helps the brain heal trauma that keeps people stuck in the past.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps people develop healthy communication and boundaries. These are skills that were often not modeled well in a home with dysfunction.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- TexasLicense 70920