Whether you’ve experienced chronic complex trauma over your lifetime or acute traumatic events, S.A.F.E. EMDR combined with additional personalized treatment modalities can aid your healing and growth. Rather than diving in without preparation, I focus on creating an environment of safety and I work with you to strengthen your own internal resources prior to processing trauma through EMDR. Please see the “Services” tab for more information on S.A.F.E. EMDR.

S.A.F.E. EMDR is and EMDRIA-approved modality.

Unfortunately, sometimes injurious events or dysfunctional patterns in our early childhood have occurred which continue to impact our perception of self-worth and the stability of our relationships throughout our lives. Sometimes similar wounding has occurred later in life through other key relationships. Perhaps you have read about attachment styles and suspect that you may be experiencing difficulties in this area of wellbeing. Together, we can unpack these wounds and identify the relational patterns and narratives of self they have created, freeing you to move forward.

No two faith transitions are identical and this experience can entail many complex dynamics - from the social and cultural, to the existential. Spiritual concerns do not always involve a faith exit, and I will never push you to leave your faith - I will simply help you explore and process so that you can come to your own decisions. Faith transitions may or may not involve an experience of spiritual abuse or religious trauma which would benefit from integrating trauma-informed treatment such as EMDR. Some people are interested in reclaiming spirituality while others are content to move forward without. Regardless of where you are on your journey, I am here for you with non-judgement, fiercely upholding your autonomy every step of the way as I aid you with exploring deconstruction and, if desired, reclamation that is authentic to you.

If you find yourself constantly ruminating, often feeling irritable, high-strung, burnt-out, or on-edge, having difficulty with decision making, and/or experiencing trouble sleeping, you may be experiencing anxiety. While anxiety to some degree is a natural part of life, if it is preventing you from engaging in the things you value, you may benefit from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with other interventions from select modalities, to disengage from the stuck pattern, form new narratives of self, and move forward with the parts of life that are most important to you. We may also engage in somatic practices to aid with reducing nervous-system burnout.

Sometimes life has thrown us a few twists - we may feel positively or negatively (or oftentimes both) about these changes. Such concerns may be ending relationships, new relationships, graduating, beginning college, moving, parenting issues, changes with work, or any big difficulties that leave us with a significant alteration in our roles, routines, or identity.

Sometimes we find ourselves feeling disconnected from ourself, our loved ones, and our values. Throughout life, we may find ourselves considering existential concerns. Perhaps we have had a significant change of mindset and our former systems of meaning-making no longer work. This can lead us to feeling disconnected from ourself, our loved ones, and our values. By working together, we can navigate the difficulties this may bring and work to reclaim a life worth living that aligns with a personal philosophy that resonates with you.

Perhaps, as we all do at some point, you may be experiencing grief. Grief can bring out complicated emotions and can feel all-encompassing. Together, we can allow space to process these feelings and, if appropriate for you, develop tools to aid you when you are navigating the waves of grief.

Regardless of your specific concern, if you find yourself needing mental health support and feel we may be a good fit, please reach out for consultation.