Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy explores the connection between thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors. It is based on the belief that thoughts are the source of our discomfort rather
than individuals or events. The therapist assists the client in identifying, challenging, and
correcting beliefs that don’t serve them well. CBT has been clinically proven to help clients
move through depression and anxiety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is adapted from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

The main goals are to teach people how to develop Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance, Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation.

Trauma

Clients come in with a variety of trauma. It may be a one-time event. It can be complex trauma that has occurred over the lifetime. It is important to build a sense of safety and rapport prior to diving into a trauma modality. It is the clinician’s job to pace the work and build the foundational skills for trauma treatment. These forms of treatment differ from traditional therapy. Most therapeutic approaches are considered talk therapy. Trauma treatment is scripted for the therapist to prevent the distractions that occur with digging into thoughts and memories. The goal of trauma treatment is to reintegrate the memories. It is to move things through the system and reconnect the mind and the body.

I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) and LI (Lifespan Integration).

EMDR stimulates both sides of the brain to move the stored trauma through the body. This stimulation typically occurs in the form of eye movements. EMDR was designed to help heal from trauma as well as other distressing life experiences. It is commonly used for the treatment of PTSD, anxiety and depression.

LI utilizes timeline repetitions and 4 limb activation to move discomfort through the body. LI is seen as a gentle approach to trauma. Clients collaborate with the clinician to create a timeline with short prompts. These prompts allow the brain to recall the memories without overwhelming the system. This approach has a variety of protocols to target the experiences that are connected to the discomfort.

Yoga and Mindfulness

I’m currently working on a clinical yoga certification. This allows me to teach breathing skills and postures to help clients self-soothe both in and out of session. Yoga is a powerful tool to help reconnect the mind and body. Practicing yoga is a great place to start when you are getting ready to participate in trauma treatment. It is also helpful during trauma treatment to remain regulated between sessions.