Therapies

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

I am an EMDR-Certified Therapist and a member of EMDRIA. EMDR is a structured, evidence-based therapy designed to help folks process and heal from bothersome/traumatic experiences, those that may be currently impacting you in unhelpful ways. Developed in the 1980s, with tons of research behind it, EMDR works by jumpstarting the adaptive part of the brain through guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation that recreates what occurs in REM (Rapid Eye Movement) during sleep. This process helps resolve distressing memories, reducing their emotional intensity and allowing clients to move forward without being overwhelmed by the past. It can be an amazing, effective therapy that does not require the detailed retelling of your trauma narrative. I often say that it is more of a feeling therapy than a talk therapy.

Body-Centered Therapy

Body-centered therapy focuses on the connection between the mind and body, recognizing that emotional experiences are often stored physically. This approach integrates movement, breathwork, and somatic awareness to help clients release tension, process emotions, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness. By addressing the physical manifestations of emotional distress, body-centered therapy can be particularly effective for trauma recovery and stress management. It can also help you in being more in touch with your intuition and be more fully congruent inside and out.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Mindfulness-based therapy incorporates techniques that encourage present-moment awareness, self-acceptance, and gentleness towards self. By fostering mindfulness, folks can develop greater emotional regulation, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Research has shown that mindfulness-based approaches can be effective in managing anxiety, depression, and emotional distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT is a wonderful evidenced-based therapy and is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, drawn from many therapeutic modalities and areas of thought—designed to help folks name and reality check feelings, know the purpose of feelings, develop the ability to calm oneself during moments of crisis or overwhelm, learn to observe oneself with more kindness, and improve relationships through more effective communication and healthy boundary-setting. DBT can help folks to learn practical, empowering skills that they may not have learned from their caregivers early on and can help build a life where you get more of what you want out of life. I offer “DBT informed therapy,” which does not use the standard protocol of using worksheets and homework, which is appropriate for folks with a higher baseline of skills and functioning. If you struggle with serious self harm/suicidal behaviors, it’s a good idea to engage with a therapist who can offer you more structured environment than I can.

My therapy work is also informed by other therapies, including Attachment, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Rogerian, Polyvagal, Somatic Experiencing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).