My Approach to Helping
You find yourself struggling to get out of bed and feel motivated to do much of anything. Memories of past trauma resurface and flood your nervous system at the most inconvenient times, making it impossible for you to breathe and relax. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, depression, marital problems, spiritual abuse, unresolved grief, chronic pain, or high anxiety. As a trauma-informed counselor with over ten years of clinical experience, I think you'll find my warm, compassionate presence an asset to moving out of pain into healing. I'll use science-based approaches like EMDR and IFS to help you feel safe in your own skin, guide you in practices that reduce your pain, and help you engage in gentle and powerful exploration of your past so you can become free. This isn't just symptom management but helping you heal from the inside out.
More Info About My Practice
Because I've survived childhood trauma, spiritual abuse, chronic illness, and more, I've got a solid ground of empathy to help you move from survival mode to flourishing. I'm also comfortable discussing sexuality and spirituality issues from an affirming and welcoming stance. Counseling with me is a judgement-free zone!
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
Unprocessed trauma lingers in your nervous system, generating false beliefs about yourself and your coupleship. We'll use EMDR, IFS, somatic parts work, and mindfulness to help rewire your brain for positive growth and recover from trauma, depression, anxiety, and more. These interventions help you digest trauma out of your body and plant new core beliefs which help you live with courage, confidence, and calm.
What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist
Part of my mission is to teach you how to be compassionate towards yourself and your partner in measurable and repeatable ways. You don't have to beat yourself up to stay motivated. You can learn how to be kind and loving to yourself starting today. Visit my website at theholyabsurd.com to learn more. Let's walk healing road together!