Hello I'm Yolanda. I am a sex and trauma therapist. Often times you way want to or do engage in sexual activities but find that you don't feel fully connected, or maybe something is triggered or maybe you just aren't interested and experience a lot of anxiety around that. I can help you work through all of that. I use IFS (Internal Family System) for all of my trauma work. I believe we develop parts of ourselves based off of experiences we have throughout our lives. Sometimes those parts work super dilligently to protect us and sometimes they lead us instead of our self energy. I use IFS to help you reconnect to your self energy, understand your parts (as connected to your trauma) and develop ways to unburden those parts that's leading from the pain of the trauma(s) you experienced. If I've said anything that has resonated with you, I would be honored to be a part of your journey to healing.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
After our first session I want you to think if you feel that I am the best fit for you because it's what you deserve as you begin your authentic healing work. If you decide that I am then expect to learn to be more introspective and interospective. You will learn to be more in tuned to both your body and mind while working with me.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I prefer IFS, but I am also trained in EMDR and utilize DBT as well. Whatever method I use, it will always be client centered.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength is my ability to connect with my clients and my ability to compassionately challenge thoughts and actions that have produced harmful results for clients. I will not just meet you where you are, but if you are in a hole, I will climb in that hole with you and show you ways you can get out if you choose because sometimes it's hard to see the escape route when you are in the midst of the chaos. I welcome your story, however, you will never be asked to retell your traumatic story because I don't need to know all the details to help produce results.