Therapy for cultivating thriving and resilience
Integrative therapeutic support
and EMDR for
- Trauma
- Complex trauma
- Anxiety
- OCD
- Depression
- Relationship challenges
My approach to therapy
Offering in-person and telehealth support, and specializing in integrative and evidence-based therapy (including EMDR) for trauma and complex trauma, anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, and relationships issues.
I assist clients dealing with PTSD and complex PTSD by providing integrative trauma support. Trauma treatment often also involves addressing the links between trauma and experiences of OCD, anxiety, depression, or insomnia, which can provide a more comprehensive path toward trauma recovery.
Trauma can arise from a single traumatic event or develop over time through ongoing adverse experiences during our upbringing. A brillant trauma therapist once described trauma not just as recollections or memories but as relivings. When we lack the necessary support, the impact of trauma can manifest in various ways: through harmful beliefs such as “I don’t deserve good things” or “I am not safe,” through nervous system responses that might include feeling overwhelmed, numb, highly stressed, or excessive care-taking of others, and through emotional experiences like rage, profound grief, sadness, fear, or even a lack of emotions. We are reliving the trauma not necessarily through memories but through our thoughts, emotions, and nervous system states. This can feel deeply confusing and overwhelming, but it is entirely possible for you to regain your sense of well-being, agency, and joy.
Adverse childhood experiences can lead to relationship patterns that make us feel anxious, inadequate, or unsatisfied. By addressing the underlying reasons behind our experiences and understanding our emotional, mental, and behavioral patterns, we can work towards healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
I also support clients who are navigating intrusive and obsessive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Many clients have been struggling with these experiences for years, often feeling a deep sense of shame or helplessness. It’s important to know you are not alone in this journey, and that there are answers and approaches that have been shown to be effective. I’m here to help you navigate through these challenges with compassion and understanding.
My goal is not just to alleviate symptoms but to work together with you to envision what thriving looks like for you and to work towards that! Stress, anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, and psychological symptoms are forms of communication. Together, we make meaning of your experience. Then, we work collaboratively to help you move toward resilience and thriving.
I prioritize building a trusting therapeutic relationship utilizing approaches validated by research and modalities that are somatic, trauma and culturally-informed. My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I draw from several techniques and tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs. Creating a warm, human, and supportive environment is fundamental to effective therapy.
I utilize EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), CBT, body psychotherapies, neurobiology, attachment, and cultural theories. I value supporting clients in LGBTQ+ and other underserved communities.
I understand that systemic and cultural realities are intimately connected to how we feel internally and the dynamics and relationships with others.