Instead of following the 'positive vibes only' approach, I understand that trauma has a profound impact on the brain, which is why traditional talk therapy may not work for everyone. I provide alternative therapies for those seeking a more holistic and diverse approach to counseling, including DBT, EMDR, ecotherapy, Eastern philosophy, and logotherapy (finding meaning in suffering).
Kintsugi, a traditional Japanese art, repairs broken pottery with gold, turning the cracks into a beautiful part of the object's history rather than something to conceal. I use this concept in my trauma work, helping you view suffering as a meaningful part of your life story, with painful memories becoming the golden threads in the mosaic of your life.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Trauma can result from big or small events. The result for both is that the event remains frozen in our brain bodies affecting our present day. The use of EMDR allows the brain to reprocess and resolve traumatic events.
"Trauma is Trauma!" It is a belief that the client is the one that gets to define the situations that they feel have been impactful and have changed the course of their life. Using Trauma Focused-CBT, we will work side by side in helping to go through the trauma in a narrative fashion. This will be done only after building trust and using psychoeducation for a more thorough understanding of the impacts on trauma no matter what age it has occurred. It takes time to heal, but these are things that happened and do not have to hold you back anymore. Let's start the process of healing for you.
Trauma is always with us. We re-experience traumatic events as we move from one phase of life to the next, and thus we must also re-process the trauma. Not doing so can lead to PTSD. Biologically, we are creatures that feel first, and think second. Thus, having a safe space to explore the emotional content of our trauma and validation for those feelings is an important step in moving forward.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, M.S., LPC-A, NCC
Living with Trauma and PTSD can often feel like carrying an unbearable weight. I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential space to unpack traumatic experiences and their aftermath. By employing proven therapeutic methods, we can work together to lessen the power of traumatic memories, build resilience, and pave the way towards healing and recovery.
I am trained in EMDR, an evidence-based treatment for trauma. My purpose is to help others transform their lives by discovering different perspectives on old hurts, to develop new ways to face and cope with existing challenges, and to assist in navigating your way towards a brighter future. I am best suited to address areas of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety and how it affects your relationship with self and others.
I’m trained in EMDR- a proven effective treatment for trauma and PTSD. EMDR goes beyond teaching you cope with your trauma and helps you to truly find healing so you can fully live your life.