SPECIALIZED CARE
Who I Work With
I work with self-aware, insightful adults who often have a history with therapy but find themselves stuck. You likely understand your challenges logically, yet still struggle to transform deep-seated emotional patterns. This intersection of insight and feeling is where we do our best work. I am here to help.
Areas of Focus & Care
Moving beyond the heavy fog, low moods, and complete lack of motivation. Working collaboratively, we will choose which therapy will support your journey back to yourself the best. Â
Using attachment-focused EMDR and somatic work, we process the 'stuck' memories that disrupt your present safety, moving toward a nervous system that feels truly regulated and secure.
Quiet the internal noise, racing thoughts, and chronic agitating sensations in the body. We learn to turn toward these symptoms to sustain meaningful change.Â
Addressing the lasting impacts of early attachment wounds. We rebuild your sense of worth and self-esteem by targeting core beliefs about yourself and the world around you.
Emotional Regulation
Finding stability. Using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills, we will learn concrete skills of emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.Â
Healing from emotional abuse and relational wounds. We work to break trauma bonds, rebuild your sense of self, and establish healthy boundaries for future connection.
A space for navigating the "after". We honor the non-linear process of bereavement while helping you integrate change with profound kindness.
Navigating the major identity shifts of adulthood. Whether it's career change, relationship endings, or shifting life roles, we provide a grounded space for integration.
How to Get Started
1. Request a Consult
The Initial Connection
Reach out through our secure portal to share a bit about what you're experiencing. This brief step helps us ensure we are the right trauma-informed fit for your specific needs, whether you're seeking EMDR, somatic work, or attachment-focused therapy.
2. First Session
Creating Safety Together
Our first meeting is about collaborative exploration. We create a warm, non-judgmental space where your nervous system can begin to feel supported as we discuss your history and goals through a trauma-informed lens.
3. Tailored Plan
A Roadmap for Healing
Together, we design a customized therapeutic path. This might include weekly somatic sessions or EMDR intensives, all structured to help your emotionally intelligent self move from mere insight to lasting relief and regulation.
New Client FAQ
What can I expect in our first session together?
The first session is a gentle space for us to begin building safety and connection. In this 90-minute session, we'll discuss what brings you in, your history, and how we might work together using attachment-focused and somatic lenses. It's a collaborative time where you can also gauge how my approach feels for your nervous system.
How does EMDR differ from traditional talk therapy?
While talk therapy focuses on cognitive insight, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) works directly with how memories are stored in your brain and body. By using bilateral stimulation, we help your nervous system process 'stuck' experiences so they no longer trigger the same level of distress in your daily life.
What if I'm used to being the 'helper' and feel strange receiving support?
This is a common experience for the therapists and caregivers I work with. I encourage my helpers to bring these manager parts to sessions so that we may get to know them, tend to them, and befriend them. Our work may focus on showing gratitude towards your caregiving parts while accessing other parts that may have been forgotten.Â
How long does the therapy process typically take?
Healing is a non-linear journey that depends on your unique goals and history. While some clients find relief with EMDR intensives in a shorter timeframe, others prefer ongoing attachment-focused work for sustained growth. We will regularly check in to ensure our work continues to meet your needs.
Are somatic practices involved in every session?
Because trauma is stored in the body, somatic (body-based) awareness is woven into our work naturally. We might notice sensations, check in with your breathing, or use grounding techniques. This is always collaborative; we only go as deep into somatic work as you feel safe doing.