Counseling

EMDR Certified Therapist.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an evidence-based psychotherapy developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s to help people process and heal from trauma and distressing memories. EMDR is particularly effective for treating conditions like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and other trauma-related disorders, though it can be applied to a wide range of mental health issues.

EMDR is based on the idea that traumatic memories can get "stuck" in the brain and cause ongoing emotional distress. These memories may be poorly processed and continue to affect a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors long after the trauma has occurred. EMDR uses a structured approach to help the brain reprocess these memories so they can be integrated in a more adaptive and less distressing way.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a compassionate, evidence-based, trauma-informed approach to therapy that helps individuals understand the different “parts” of themselves shaped by life experiences and trauma. Through increased self-awareness and connection to the core Self, clients can begin to process painful experiences, reduce inner conflict, and develop a greater sense of balance, clarity, and emotional regulation. I utilize IFS to support clients navigating PTSD, trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and long-standing emotional patterns in a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space.

IFS-Informed EMDR combines the principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to provide a more holistic and integrated approach to trauma therapy. This combined approach is particularly effective for individuals dealing with complex trauma, dissociation, or a fragmented sense of self, as it targets both emotional wounds and the parts of the self that are impacted by trauma.

IFS  is a therapeutic model that views the mind as composed of different "parts" or sub-personalities, each with its own set of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

Our counselors also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person Centered Therapy.