Co-create therapy, focused on strengths and survival within these systems, and assisting you to recognize your own resiliency.
Co-create therapy, focused on strengths and survival within these systems, and assisting you to recognize your own resiliency.
I approach therapy through a critical lens to identify all factors impacting our mental health, including the systems under which we are operating, and the detrimental impacts these can have based on multiple identities.
seek to gain a deep understanding of how the events, traumas and relationships in your life have intersected with your unique psychology. You will feel seen and valued as an individual, and less alone and ashamed in your struggle.
seek to gain a deep understanding of how the events, traumas and relationships in your life have intersected with your unique psychology. You will feel seen and valued as an individual, and less alone and ashamed in your struggle.
I am highly skilled in building trust and feelings of safety when working with all clients. I will be empathic and attuned to you as we uncover and process your underlying issues, and not just their manifestation (behaviors).
In the therapeutic journey we will focus on your unique needs and goals involving emotional well-being, stress management, self-exploration, mindfulness, sexuality and intimacy, parenting, family dynamics, trauma, and goal setting.
In the therapeutic journey we will focus on your unique needs and goals involving emotional well-being, stress management, self-exploration, mindfulness, sexuality and intimacy, parenting, family dynamics, trauma, and goal setting.
I believe in a holistic approach to therapy considering the interconnectedness of your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and environment. Our sessions will involve a clear focus on goals and solutions. I encourage open dialogue and value your feedback.
Figure out what is causing your current difficulties, craft a plan for you to get better, and get you there. Change is possible, with the right guide.
Figure out what is causing your current difficulties, craft a plan for you to get better, and get you there. Change is possible, with the right guide.
I run an adherent DBT program with all modes of DBT. We also do CBT, EMDR for Trauma and we are LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Clients can expect sessions to be an empathic, affirming holding space that invites safe, sensitive, and attentive exploration of psychological wounds. Themes of exploration includes self awareness, problem patterns, and common barriers .
Clients can expect sessions to be an empathic, affirming holding space that invites safe, sensitive, and attentive exploration of psychological wounds. Themes of exploration includes self awareness, problem patterns, and common barriers .
Dr. Watkins client care model centers the voices and needs of each client. Her approach emphasizes establishing a meaningful connection with each of her clients and cultivating a compassionate, respectful, and accepting space for healing.