Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy begins by helping clients access and enhance both internal and external coping resources. Following EMDR reprocessing, my clients often describe their past traumatic memories as events that feel further away and no longer hold power over their lives. With EMDR therapy, we don’t just talk about the trauma, we work collaboratively to rewire it with the objective that, in time, it can become a valuable source of resilience and strength. 

I often utilize a parts-work approach to help clients recognize the nuanced nature of their internal experiences, moving beyond rigid, all-or-nothing thinking. We explore how different aspects of ourselves can emerge, sometimes in intense ways, shaped by our life histories. As we begin to acknowledge and accept these often protective parts, we create space for our authentic selves to step forward and guide our ways of being and responding.

I incorporate elements of DBT to help my clients recognize that we can hold multiple truths, even when they are seemingly contradictory. By practicing DBT skills both in-session and outside of the therapy room, my clients are able to enhance awareness of their current experiences without judgment, and learn new skills to manage difficult emotions and foster healthy interpersonal connections. 

Mindfulness and self-compassion are core principles in my practice. By cultivating mindfulness, we can become more present in our lives, reducing the tendency to dwell on past mistakes or future worries. Intentional self-compassion provides a stable foundation of kindness and understanding towards ourselves, which is not the natural inclination for most people. It encourages us to treat ourselves with the same care and empathy we would extend to a loved one.

I utilize Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a form of somatic therapy, to help my clients cultivate a healthier relationship with their bodies, which allows them to use their bodies as a source of wisdom and healing, rather than an adversary. I offer gentle guidance and a welcoming space for my clients to explore their lived experiences, pay attention to their bodies, be with their experiences, and ultimately move towards natural healing.

I integrate the most current findings in neuroscience to support my clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health challenges. My approach involves teaching interventions that are linked to lasting changes in the brain to move towards healthy transformation and recovery. I make it a priority to help my clients understand how certain mechanisms of the brain can become cranked up or underactivated in response to stress or trauma, as well as how they can actively influence their brain’s functioning for health.