Services

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Adult Psychotherapy 

My psychotherapy approach is based on the fundamental belief all people can heal and grow. We can identify your values and inner resources as well as explore your challenges. I draw on several self-acceptance models which all share the common view that we are already whole. You are capable of knowing and accepting various aspects of yourself and learn to become more aware of how this interplay related to improving your inner life and interpersonal relationships. 

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EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy was initially developed in 1987 by Francine Shapiro for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Adaptive Information Processing model considers symptoms of PTSD and other disorders to result from past disturbing experiences that continue to cause distress because the memory was not adequately processed. These unprocessed memories are understood to contain the emotions, thoughts, beliefs and physical sensations that occurred at the time of the event. When the memories are triggered, these stored disturbing elements are experienced and cause the symptoms of PTSD and/or other disorders.  
Unlike other treatments that focus on directly altering the emotions, thoughts and responses resulting from traumatic experiences, EMDR therapy focuses directly on the memory, and is intended to change the way that the memory is stored in the brain, thus reducing and eliminating the problematic symptoms. The use of eye movements and other forms of rhythmic left-right (bilateral) stimulation are used while clients briefly focus on the trauma the emotional impact is reduced.

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Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator

I am a certified Daring way facilitator, an educational and experiential model based on the research of Brene Brown, working with the overarching theme of self acceptance, vulnerability, courage, shame, worthiness, and authenticity. I have exercises, writing tools, and experientials we can use to address any of these related issues. Internal Family Systems and Voice Dialogue IFS and Voice Dialogue embrace the premise that we are already whole and multifaceted at the same time. We possess numerous parts within our whole self or “energy patterns” that carry their own feelings, desires, memories, opinions, and perspectives. Voice dialogue can help to explore and understand these aspects and to know lesser known aspects that want to be developed. They are companions in learning and discerning the inner workings of the different aspects of personality and the Self.
 

Expressive Art Therapy

The use of expressive art therapies offers a variety of ways to to construct and explore experiences and inner aspects and create new perspectives in a non-verbal way. Accessing the deeper unconscious mind and instinctual body can create new insights and neuropathways. I use the intuitive art process as well as role play, movement,writing and sand play. They all provide a safe container for themes and meaning to emerge. No previous experience is needed.
 

 

Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision is offered to all LPC and ATR candidates.

 

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I continue to offer ongoing telehealth appointments and plan to transition to in-person sessions with informed consent related to Covid-19 transmission.