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I believe that our past experiences often dictate how we respond to situations and other people in our lives and unless we examine those experiences, true healing won’t be possible or long-lasting. My work is centered around going to the root cause of an issue and not just administering a band-aid. I meet my clients where they are, providing support, compassion, a little humor, and a little nudge when they need it.
Because we experience life’s challenges differently, each client may need something different. Some clients will be ready to tackle the more difficult challenges in their lives with EMDR or IFS (parts work). Some may have a nervous system that needs some attention first, as they work to regulate their anxiety andor depression. Sometimes, grief needs to come out and be supported. Some clients need a different way of seeing things or a way to connect the dots. Some folks may be experiencing trouble in the relationships in their lives because of past challenges. Some may need help connecting to their emotions in a safe way or help understanding their mindbody connection or why their brain is giving them such negative messages all of the time.
Some folks may not identify the challenges they’ve experienced as trauma. They may feel that sounds too dramatic or others have had it much worse than them. Remember that trauma isn’t what happened to you; it’s how you experience what happened and how you respond to it. Something that may not be traumatic for one person may be life changing for another.
I hold a Master’s degree in Applied Psychological Science from Pacific University and served as a Counseling Intern at William Temple House from August 2018 until July 2019. My experience and training covers a variety of areas, including trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and family challenges. I am EMDR Certified by the EMDR International Association.
Trauma and Complex PTSD
AnxietyDepression
Family Challenges
Relationship Concerns
Grief and Loss
Life Changes and Transitions
It can feel really daunting and scary to reach out for therapy. Asking for help can put us in a vulnerable place, which can be challenging. I recognize this and work to build a therapeutic relationship that feels safe and trusting. I focus on meeting my clients where they are and consider their unique life experiences, skills, and needs when working with them.
I work using these approachesmodalities:
Interpersonal Neurobiology
Parts Work (Internal Family Systems)
Talk Therapy (Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
Somatic
EMDR
FeministAnti-Oppressive
Attachment-focused
Trauma-Informed
Narrative
Creative Expression, such as Art or Sandtray
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