work to help you heal from past traumas, build resiliency to deal with change and loss, and move forward into a future filled with hope and new possibilities.
work to help you heal from past traumas, build resiliency to deal with change and loss, and move forward into a future filled with hope and new possibilities.
I use a direct, reality-based approach that holds you accountable for change. If you are willing to challenge your thinking and embrace change, you will build the resiliency that you need in order to face difficult life circumstances.
Explore ways to help cope with the present, while exploring the past as needed to heal root causes of your problems.
Explore ways to help cope with the present, while exploring the past as needed to heal root causes of your problems.
For trauma, my main modality is EMDR. I do use other modalities, e.g. CBT, DBT, and strengths perspective. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
Find the things you're struggling with and learn new ways to cope with life.
Find the things you're struggling with and learn new ways to cope with life.
I believe trust is the foundation of everything. My main job as a therapist is to help you build trust in me and the process. If you don't trust me, then you won't tell me very much. If you don't tell me much, we won't get much accomplished.
We would move at your pace, to get “un-stuck”, to better understand how your past informs your present, and increase your strengths in order to move forward and thrive.
We would move at your pace, to get “un-stuck”, to better understand how your past informs your present, and increase your strengths in order to move forward and thrive.
Depending on your needs, we may use several different treatment methods, however, I have additional specialized training in several evidence-based trauma treatments, including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Written Exposure Therapy.
First, I will listen as you tell your reasons for seeking therapy. Next, we will explore past experiences that have influenced how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors affect you. Then we create an individualized treatment plan w/tools for change.
First, I will listen as you tell your reasons for seeking therapy. Next, we will explore past experiences that have influenced how your thoughts, feelings and behaviors affect you. Then we create an individualized treatment plan w/tools for change.
My therapy style is non-judgmental, and honest. I will challenge you to push past your fears and limitations at your own pace. You are the expert in your life experiences and in charge of your process. I will assist you, but you must do the work.