Treatment Specialties

Trauma Recovery

The decision to process past trauma can be difficult. For many people, the effect of trauma is discreet and lifelong, rippling into their work, relationships, and parenting. When you decide to take the first step into trauma recovery, your choice of therapist is important. I am honored to provide a safe space for clients to share their stories, learn the effects of trauma on the brain and body, and give them the tools needed to restore their lives. The most common treatments I use treating post-traumatic stress are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

To learn more about EMDR, please visit emdria.org.

Depression

People of all backgrounds, races, and ages can experience depression. Besides feeling sad or down, other signs of depression include loss of interest in enjoyable activities, desire to isolate from others, loss of energy, irritability, feelings of hopelessness, or recurrent thoughts of death. Coping with depression involves identifying negative thinking patterns, incorporating healthy habits, and examining your world views. The most common treatments I use for depression are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal thoughts and need immediate help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or visit your local crisis/emergency center.

Anxiety

Every human experiences anxiety to some degree. Fear is a normal reaction threat or danger. Worry can be purposeful when it helps us to solve problems. When worry or anxiety becomes excessive and difficult to control, intervention from a therapist can be helpful. When someones worries excessively, it means worrying even when there is no specific threat present or worrying more than is necessary. Some signs of an anxiety disorder may include restlessness, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, spacing out, irritability, and muscle soreness. The most common treatments I use for anxiety are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

All parents or non-parent caregivers need support at some time or another. Many parents I have worked with report that there are times when they don’t know what to do as a parent, commonly when their children are showing new behaviors or have experienced a significant lifestyle change, trauma, or loss. For children, having a supported parent can make an incredible difference. I provide many types of support for parents, including education, emotional support, conflict management, communication skills, and tools to improve the parent/child bond. The most common treatments I use for parenting support are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI).

Our society is one that encourages busy schedules, appearing our best on social media, all while comparing ourselves to others on a daily basis. Along with these stressors, we also carry job changes, relationships, getting married, getting divorced, having children, following politics, facing discrimination, and more. Our bodies and minds tell us we are stressed when we experience changes in sleep, eating, emotional health, and physical health. All people need skills to manage stress. If you find yourself coping in negative ways, seeing a counselor can help. In our work together, I can help you identify new healthy coping skills while also helping you to eliminate stressors from your life. The most common treatments I use for stress management are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

Grief and loss are universal, which can be comforting knowing that others have similar experiences. Like many issues treated with therapy, having a trusted, unbiased professional can help you to process your grief and loss, find meaning, and learn to move forward in your new reality at a pace that’s comfortable for you. Loss is not exclusive to death, but can also include changing cities, mourning lost relationships, divorce and more. It’s okay to need support in your grieving beyond what your family and friends can provide. The most common treatment I use for grief and loss is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. For complicated or traumatic grief, I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) or Cognitive Processing Therapy.