My Approach
I practice from a trauma-informed lens specializing in the treatment of childhood developmental trauma, codependence, and betrayal trauma using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Post Induction Therapy (PIT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Both in my experience in private practice settings and in my continued work as a trauma therapist in Intensive Outpatient care, I have gotten to see clients grow in strength and self-compassion. Many learn to cope in nurturing ways, set functional boundaries, use their voice, and gain freedom from past experiences that impact their relationships with themselves and others. I am in awe of each of them and would be honored to be a part of your journey too.
FAQs
When do I need therapy?
People enter therapy for a wide variety of reasons - some to address a particular struggle that is impairing their ability to function in their daily life and relationships such as anxiety or an addiction, others may find they can function in their lives relatively well, but find benefit in a space to continue to explore and grow in their identity and relationships. At the outset of therapy, we will define goals specific to you to use as reference points of progress and need.
How do I find the right therapist?
A good therapeutic fit is one of the most important parts of therapy. Some helpful considerations are whether or not a therapist has the qualifications and experience working with what you most want to address. Therapy is also a relationship and works best when you can fully disclose, so choosing a therapist you feel safe being honest with is important! Not all therapists will be right for you, this is something you and I would explore and discuss in our first session. If either of us thinks the fit might not be appropriate, I am happy to provide referrals for someone you may work better with.
How long are sessions and how often?
Therapy sessions run 50 minutes long unless an intensive has been previously discussed and agreed upon. Most clients meet weekly or bi-weekly.
How do I get the most out of therapy?
This is my favorite question. Being honest! I can only be as helpful as you are honest about your experience and needs. It’s also important that you seek ways to apply what insight you gain between sessions and engage in recommended homework and/or tools discussed. Insight and processing are powerful, but only 1 of the 168 hours of a week is spent in session, so what you choose to do with your time between sessions greatly impacts progress.