modalities

Since research has shown the most important factor influencing therapeutic outcomes is the quality of the relationship between the counselor and client, I work from a person-centered approach. That means I prioritize being non-judgmental, authentic, and empathetic. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. I also borrow from psychodynamic, narrative, Polyvagal Theory, and family systems theories.

Trauma Treatment

If our work together includes trauma processing, I will use a three-phased approach that begins with safety and stabilization. This stage involves beginning to understand how your body stores memories and feelings, then learning how to feel safe in your body. Stage one also includes learning self-soothing, self-compassion, self-care, establishing boundaries, adapting thought patterns, managing triggers, and building healthy sleep and nutrition patterns. This stage is usually the longest. The second stage, called remembering, is processing traumatic content. Stage three, integration, is putting everything together and working through new layers as they come up.