The Power of Integrative Therapy
When we combine approaches like EMDR and IFS, clients benefit from multiple pathways to healing. EMDR can process specific traumatic memories while IFS addresses the broader internal system affected by those experiences. This integrative approach recognizes that healing isn't one-size-fits-all—different aspects of your experience may respond better to different therapeutic tools. Together, these modalities offer both targeted trauma processing and comprehensive internal relationship healing, creating more complete and lasting recovery.
My Therapy Specialties
Specialized treatment for Complex PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, and adult children of alcoholics. Compassionate care for deep healing and recovery.
Offering Mental Health Therapy for an Improved Quality of Life
Together, we’ll explore your inner world—processing thoughts, emotions, and past experiences—to uncover unhelpful patterns and replace them with healthier, more effective strategies. This process empowers you to strengthen your relationship with yourself and build more meaningful connections with others.
Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)
C-PTSD develops from:
- Ongoing childhood neglect or emotional abuse
- Growing up in dysfunctional family systems
- Repeated experiences of feeling unsafe or unprotected
- Having your emotional needs consistently unmet
Trauma & PTSD Recovery
I help you:
- Process "frozen in time" memories
- Reduce symptoms of hypervigilance and emotional reactivity
- Develop healthy coping strategies
- Rebuild your sense of safety and security
Anxiety & Depression Treatment
Rather than just managing symptoms, we explore:
- Root causes connected to childhood experiences
- Negative beliefs about yourself formed in early relationships
- Parts of yourself that carry emotional burdens
- Pathways to self-compassion and inner healing
Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families
I integrate the wisdom of the Adult Children of Alcoholics 12-Step program, helping you:
- Become your own loving parent to your inner child
- Identify survival roles you played in your family
- Heal from patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, or emotional shut-down
- Develop healthy boundaries and authentic relationships
Childhood Trauma & Family Systems Issues
Growing up in a family where developmental needs were not met can create lasting impacts.
Addictive Behaviors & Compulsions
Through EMDR and IFS, we explore:
- The parts of you that use these behaviors for protection
- Underlying trauma or emotional pain being medicated
- Compassionate alternatives for meeting your needs
- Integration of 12-step principles when appropriate
Relationship Issues
Do you find yourself caught in patterns relationship difficulties that feel familiar yet overwhelming? Heal from patterns of
- People-pleasing
- Perfectionism
- Relationship patterns
- Attachment wounds
Negative Cognitive Beliefs
People may hold negative beliefs, rely on ineffective coping skills, struggle with emotional connection, or experience distress that hinders goals and relationships.
Notes of Kindness from My Clients
Therapy is an investment in your mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. Many clients find that the tools and insights gained through our work together continue to benefit them long after therapy concludes.
Discover More in the EMDR & IFS Universe
Do you feel stuck and struggle with symptoms that seem related to your past? Do you find yourself caught in patterns of anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties that feel familiar yet overwhelming? You're not alone, and healing is possible.
What is IFS?
IFS (Internal Family Systems) recognizes that we all have different "parts" within us—wounded aspects that hold pain (Exiles), protective parts that try to control situations (Managers), and reactive parts that emerge under stress (Firefighters). IFS helps you connect with your core Self to lead and heal these parts with compassion.
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