Life transitions, trauma, and anxiety have a way of making us feel like we are losing control. You might be navigating a difficult relationship, struggling with habits that no longer serve you, or feeling the heavy cloud of depression. I work with individuals who are ready to stop just getting by and start living with intention and clarity. My practice, Inner Peace Counseling, is built on the belief that meaningful change requires both compassion and strategy. With twenty years of experience in clinical practice, I have helped many individuals navigate their most complex challenges. I do not just want you to understand why you feel this way; I want to give you the tools to change it. Through a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and hypnotherapy, we can reframe unhelpful patterns and heal the root causes of your distress. I lead with gentleness, but I will not let you stay stuck. Whether we are regulating your nervous system or building healthier boundaries, my mission is to help you reach your full potential with clarity.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Stepping into a first therapy session can feel like a big moment, so I aim to keep our first meeting as gentle and supportive as possible. We will spend our time talking about what has been weighing on you and what you would like your future to look like. I will listen to your story and look for your strengths, helping us understand how your history and your nervous system are interacting today. You will also learn about my approach, which blends EMDR, hypnotherapy, and somatic awareness to help you feel more grounded and in control. I will explain what each of these methods offers, and together we will decide which ones feel right for your unique journey. We will finish our time by creating a roadmap for your healing so you know exactly what to expect. Most people find that simply having a dedicated, safe space to be seen allows them to leave the session feeling much lighter and more optimistic. There is no need to prepare or be anyone other than yourself. I look forward to meeting you right where you are.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
What sets my practice apart is the way I bridge the gap between the conscious mind, the physical body, and the subconscious. Many people feel frustrated by therapy that only stays on the surface of talking and thinking. My greatest strength lies in an integrative approach that addresses your challenges from every angle. By combining the trauma-processing power of EMDR with the deep relaxation of hypnotherapy and the grounding presence of somatic awareness, we are able to reach the parts of your experience that logic cannot always access. This allows us to move beyond simply managing symptoms and begin healing the root causes of your distress. I provide you with a comprehensive roadmap that honors your whole self, ensuring that the change you experience is not just temporary, but deeply rooted in your nervous system.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I find that I am most effective when working with clients who are motivated to go beyond simply managing their symptoms. You might be someone who looks successful and capable to the world, but inside, you are navigating the echoes of past trauma or the subtle, persistent weight of childhood emotional neglect. Whether you are dealing with anxiety or a sense of being lost in your own life, you are ready to heal the root causes rather than just the surface-level challenges. I am best positioned to serve those who are curious about how their past experiences and their nervous system responses interact. My approach is for the person who is ready to explore the subconscious through hypnotherapy and process trauma through EMDR and somatic work. My ideal clients value personal growth and are looking for a safe, supportive partnership where they can be seen and understood without judgment. If you are tired of the cycles and ready to build a life of confidence and alignment, we will be a wonderful fit. I offer a space that is as gentle as it is transformative, helping you find the clarity and peace you have been seeking.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The way we talk to ourselves matters. For many of my clients, their internal narrative has become a source of stress rather than a source of support. My experience with CBT focuses on helping you reclaim that narrative. With fifteen years of clinical insight, I guide you in identifying unhelpful patterns and replacing them with perspectives that are both healthier and more accurate. We look closely at how your past experiences have shaped your current way of thinking and how your behaviors might be reinforcing a state of "fight or flight." Together, we create a roadmap for change that feels gentle yet effective. By integrating CBT with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and hypnotherapy, we are able to address both the conscious mind and the deeper, subconscious layers of your experience. Most importantly, I meet you with warmth and clarity, helping you move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered and at peace.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
For many of us, the hardest battle we fight is the one inside our own minds. We spend so much energy trying to fix, change, or avoid our difficult thoughts and feelings that we often lose sight of the life we actually want to live. In my practice, I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you end that struggle. Over the last twenty years, I have seen how transformative it is when a person learns to stay steady and mindful, even when their internal world feels chaotic. In our sessions, we will work together to identify what truly matters to you- your core values. Think of these as a compass that helps you navigate difficult decisions and life transitions with clarity. I will guide you in practical ways to notice your thoughts without being controlled by them, allowing you to respond to life with compassion rather than self-judgment. By integrating ACT with tools like EMDR and somatic awareness, I help you build the resilience needed to take meaningful action toward a life that feels authentic and deeply satisfying.
EMDR
Trauma and chronic stress have a way of leaving our nervous systems on high alert, even long after a situation has passed. I use EMDR as a cornerstone of my trauma-informed practice because it allows us to target the root of these responses. Drawing on my fifteen years of experience as an LMHC and over five years of dedicated EMDR work, I guide you through a process that helps your brain "digest" old wounds that have been frozen in time. During our sessions, I create a safe, collaborative space where we move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. We focus heavily on resourcing, teaching your body how to feel safe and in control before we ever look at the difficult memories. By blending EMDR with hypnotherapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I offer a truly holistic way to shift deep-seated emotional patterns. Most clients find that as the "charge" of the past fades, they are able to reconnect with their authentic selves and live with a newfound sense of stability and empowerment.
Hypnotherapy
As a certified hypnotherapist, integrating subconscious healing with evidence-based psychotherapy. My work is grounded in the belief that lasting change happens when we gently access and reframe the deeper patterns that drive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My hypnotherapy training includes studying regression therapy with Dr. Brian Weiss, a pioneer in subconscious and trauma-informed regression work. This approach allows clients to safely explore the emotional roots of current challenges, often uncovering formative experiences that continue to influence the nervous system, self-beliefs, and relational patterns. I am also trained in Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) with Marisa Peer, which blends hypnotherapy, neuroscience, cognitive restructuring, and powerful re-patterning techniques. RTT is particularly effective for addressing long-standing beliefs around self-worth, anxiety, stress, emotional blocks, habits, and life transitions. My approach to hypnotherapy is integrative, compassionate, and client-centered. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to your unique history, goals, and readiness. I combine hypnotherapy with modalities such as EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic awareness, ensuring the work is both deep and grounding. Hypnotherapy is not about losing control, it’s about gaining access to your inner resources, increasing self-understanding, and creating meaningful, sustainable change from the inside out.