MY APPROACH
How I work
Most mental health conditions drain the energy and vitality that are necessary to fully engage in the world.
I work best with motivated clients who are willing to commit to the hard work in and outside of sessions. Whether it's your first time in a therapist's office or you've been therapy for years, you are welcome here.
I treat adolescents ages 12+ and adults of all ages and genders.
Areas of Clinical Expertise:​
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Trauma and PTSD
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Depression
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Anxiety and Panic
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Adjustment Issues
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion
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Insomnia
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Special Populations:
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LGBTQ+
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Artists and Creatives
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Newcomers to Therapy
COUNSELING
I play an active role in therapy, meaning I will challenge you to carefully examine patterns in your thoughts and behaviors that are holding you back. Together, we will work toward clearly defined goals to help you get relief from your symptoms as soon as possible.
Therapy doesn't end after your session ends. I often give my clients reading recommendations, handouts, worksheets, and specific exercises/techniques to use between sessions. For the tech-savvy, I will recommend apps that help you address insomnia, track and stabilize mood, and learn mindfulness techniques.​
EMDR
EMDR stands for "Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing." It is widely regarded as one of the most effective forms of treatment for unresolved trauma and Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This form of therapy works by stimulating the right and left hemispheres of the brain through back-and-forth movement while you recall details of your trauma. It is hard work, but many clients experience profound relief by working with the body and brain in tandem. I also use techniques from EMDR to treat other common conditions, including anxiety and panic.
ART THERAPY
In an art therapy session, the client makes art in addition to talking. I won't ask you to simply "paint your feelings." Typically, you will be given a straightforward prompt, use art materials to create something in response to that prompt, and whatever you make becomes the starting point for the conversation and the therapy. I love working with artists and creatives, but most art therapy clients are not artists and no prior art experience is necessary.
Many things cannot be adequately described with words, and I often recommend art therapy to clients who have difficulty talking about their experiences. Art is a visual language which helps clients externalize thoughts, memories, and emotions that have been held inside for too long. Like EMDR, this form of therapy bypasses verbal language so you can work on a deeper, more sensory level.