The therapy room with me can be a political space to explore and honor every authentic part of yourself and your lived experiences. My approach has been described as direct, action-oriented, and warm. I am known to meet clients exactly where they are at without judgment. My framework is decolonial with an understanding that systems of oppression are at the root of our collective traumas, and I always consider how these systems have contributed to your own trauma.
I specialize in working with adults who have C-PTSD/ complex trauma, and support folks who struggle with symptoms of anxiety, OCD, and dissociation. Traumatic experiences include child abuse and neglect, attachment trauma, dysfunctional families, and other Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). I utilize a bottom-up approach to therapy to address your trauma, meaning that I start with processing the emotions and bodily sensations that come up for you to promote embodied healing. I like to combine talk therapy with experiential and somatic modalities, such as IFS, EMDR, and Polyvagal Theory.
In our first session, we will focus on completing intake. This includes information on your social and medical history, family of origin, day-to-day life, as well reviewing your goals and expectations for therapy. You will not be expected to share the painful details of your past right away; it is important that we build trust and safety first.
