I graduated in 2014 with my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am trained, and utilized in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), DBT (Dialectic Behavioral Therapy), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Mindfulness, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Trauma Informed Therapy, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) in my practice.
I have extensive training with being a trauma informed therapist, while addressing negative beliefs, such as "I'm not deserving, I'm not good enough, I'm a failure, or I can't trust myself"? These can be healed and addressed with counseling while learning how to appropriately manage emotions through effective coping and healing of past traumas. EMDR is a form of treatment that allows the body to heal by eliminating the impact of negative beliefs from unresolved trauma and emotional distress. I integrate parts work and the goal is to let all parts of you feel seen and heard.
The therapeutic relationship is collaborative, we need both in order to work through and it is important with the therapeutic process for there to be helpful "take-aways". Sometimes I give formal homework assignments, I think handouts are helpful and will provide them at times. I value myself to create a safe, judge-free space to talk about difficult topics and emotions while being supportive.
