“As long as we feel safely held in the hearts and minds of the people who love us, we will climb mountains and cross deserts and stay up all night to finish projects.”
Trauma & PTSD
When I work with clients who have experienced trauma, I focus on creating a safe, calm space where you can feel comfortable sharing and exploring your feelings. I believe healing happens at your own pace, so we take it step-by-step, using tools like mindfulness, grounding techniques, and fun activities (like art or storytelling) to help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed. Together, we'll work on understanding how your body and mind respond to stress, and find ways to shift those responses so you can feel stronger, calmer, and more connected to your life. Think of it as a team effort to help you feel like yourself again!
I use a mix of approaches to help you process and make sense of your experiences while also helping you rebuild confidence and resilience. My goal is to help you not just heal from the past, but also feel empowered to move forward, integrating your experiences into a story that’s meaningful and empowering for you.
Trauma & PTSD Treatment
Trauma & PTSD Treatment
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CBT is like a toolkit for your mind! It helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and actions are all connected, and shows you how to change negative or unhelpful thoughts into more positive, balanced ones. Think of it as a way to "rewire" your brain to feel better and handle life’s challenges with more confidence and control. It’s practical, hands-on, and all about making small changes that add up to big improvements!
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DBT is like learning a set of superpowers to help you manage intense emotions and improve relationships! It teaches you skills like mindfulness (staying in the moment), emotional regulation (handling big feelings), and how to communicate better with others. DBT helps you find balance between accepting yourself as you are and making positive changes to live a happier, more peaceful life. It’s all about learning how to stay cool, calm, and collected, no matter what life throws your way!
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EMDR is like giving your brain a reset button! It helps you process tough memories and emotions by using guided eye movements (kind of like following a moving finger) to "retrain" your brain, making those difficult memories feel less intense and overwhelming. It’s a powerful way to clear out emotional baggage and create space for healing, so you can feel lighter, more at peace, and ready to move forward in life. It’s a bit like giving your brain a mini workout to help it recover and feel stronger! More info
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Parts Work is like meeting the different “characters” inside your mind! It helps you understand that we all have different parts of ourselves that show up in different situations—like your calm, wise side, your playful side, or even your worried side. In therapy, we get to know these parts and how they influence your thoughts and feelings. By giving each part a voice and understanding what they need, you can bring them together to work as a team, making life feel more balanced and in control. It’s like getting to know all the unique pieces that make up who you are!
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Polyvagal Theory is like having a secret map of how your body reacts to stress and safety! It helps explain how your nervous system shifts between feeling calm and in control, or stressed and overwhelmed. Think of it like a traffic light—when you're safe, your "green light" is on, and you feel calm and connected. When you're stressed or in danger, your "yellow" or "red light" kicks in, and your body gets ready to react. Understanding this system can help you know how to get back to your "green light" faster, so you can feel more relaxed and in charge of your emotions!