Being a human is hard, you should probably talk to someone about that….

Could I be your therapist?

Could I be your therapist?

A large majority of my career has been spent helping people who have experienced trauma of some type, whether that’s sexual, emotional, or physical abuse, or other traumatic experiences. I also have extensive experience working with people who have anxiety, depression, bipolar, other types of mood disorders, as well as those who self-harm or experience suicidal ideations. Another area of focus in my career has been relationship dynamics, especially healing from abusive or manipulative relationships, or just learning what a healthy relationship with effective communication looks like. I work with individuals and couples, all via telehealth.

My approach to therapy…

I remember learning that abracadabra meant “I create as I speak,” and that felt really powerful. To know that our thoughts can be spoken out loud and take shape and provide meaning to our lives, it really is magical. I view therapy as just that, a life created by words spoken, goals realized, action taken, and self healed. You realizing that you have a Self inside you that is capable of healing and growing, that you have the tools you need to breathe magic into your life, that you are capable of creating a reality that you not only can live with, but one you’ve maybe dreamed of.

So, in our time together, I view my role as helping you find your voice and helping you see within yourself the ways that healing is possible. I may not always be the answer-haver, but I will always be there for support, guidance, validation, helping you co-regulate your emotions during some of the darker and harder times you face (whether those be current situations or memories), and being the witness to your words and your story.

I take a whole life approach, and realize that sleeping and eating are just as important to your life as paying the bills and not being burdened by your current stressors or your past trauma. The food we eat, the media we consume, and the people we are around most, it all impacts us. We will talk, problem solve, look into your somatic reactions just as much as we talk about your thoughts and feelings. We will make jokes, be vulnerable and authentic, and make progress. In the section below you will find the modalities that I often use, and that I have seen work with success numerous times.

Let’s talk about how we talk about it…

  • Talk Therapy

    Talk therapy, also known as psychotherapy, involves a person (you, perhaps) meeting with a therapist (me, perhaps) in a safe and confidential environment to speak about their emotions, thoughts, behaviors and anything else that might be causing them emotional distress.

    I believe once these challenges are brought to the surface through open conversation, and speaking them aloud, the therapist can help their patient understand how these issues may be negatively affecting their everyday lives and work on developing successful strategies to decrease the effect of the symptoms. There are various forms of talk therapy that I utilize, including trauma informed cognitive behavioral therapy, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapy. Validation, learning new coping skills, and just being heard can be truly healing.

  • Brainspotting

    Brainspotting integrates elements found in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and hypnotherapy into a powerful tool. Brainspotting, through the use of bilateral stimulation and eye position, allows locating and releasing traumas, working on deeply held beliefs or feelings, and developing performance.

    Brainspotting is believed to address trauma in the deepest parts of the brain. While focusing on physical activation related to a specific trauma or issue you wish to address, I will assist you in locating the eye position in your field of vision connected to the activation, and bilateral music can be utilized in order to stimulate your brain and facilitate the process. Brainspotting is a physiological process that has psychological consequences, we are tapping into the natural functions of your brain and channel them in order to help resolve what has not been successfully processed.

  • Internal Family Systems

    IFS is a transformative tool that conceives every human being as a system of protective and wounded inner parts lead by a core Self. We believe the mind is naturally multiple and that is a good thing. Just like members of a family, inner parts are forced from their valuable states into extreme roles within us. Self is in everyone. It can’t be damaged. It knows how to heal. IFS is an evidence-based psychotherapy, helping people heal by accessing and healing their protective and wounded inner parts. IFS creates inner and outer connectedness by helping people first access their Self and, from that core, come to understand and heal their parts. 

  • Inclusive & Affirming

    A core belief of mine is that all people have the right to be treated equally and fairly, with dignity and respect as unique individuals. I am committed to creating an environment that supports inclusivity and respect of all people regardless of race, color, culture, religion, spiritual practice, sex, age, socioeconomic status, perceived or actual sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, relationship status or configuration, national origin, or physical and mental abilities.

    I strive to uplift, validate, advocate for, and celebrate the strengths and beauty of people in marginalized bodies and identities.