My Approach to Helping
You may be feeling anxious, alone, angry, lost or even hopeless right now. Are you struggling with navigating your world right now? I have a passion for working with individuals and youth who have experienced trauma or complex trauma. The response to these experiences show up as anxiety, depression, negative self-talk, struggles with disordered eating, addictions etc. Every client is different and I work collaboratively with you to find a comfortable rhythm that best suits your needs. I focus on building a strong and trusting relationship together and knowing what you are getting into will help mediate those fears.
In addition to graduate studies, I have made it my focus to build understanding in strategies that best support those dealing with C-PTSD and other issues surrounding trauma. I utilize narrative & relational approaches as well as parts work (IFS) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I get to know each client to find the strategies that would best work for them.
What I know how to do is to sit with what is hard, to listen empathetically, to build a space of safety and non-judgement, and create an authentic dialogue with you as we get to know one another. Every client's story is unique and important. I utilize a client-centered and holistic approach to meet my client's where they're at.
More Info About My Practice
I will always be furthering my knowledge in the issues I support people with to provide the best care for my clients. Current Courses Include: Complex Trauma Certification Levels 1 & 2 with Janina Fisher, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy with Pat Ogden, Dual Certified Trauma Child & Family Professional Psychotherapist, Applied Neuroscience Mastery Course, & ADHD Clinical Services Provider Certification
Importance of the Client-Therapist Alliance
Building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship is the biggest predictor of a client feeling supported and reaching their goal(s). No matter what technique is used, the ability to meet, connect, and build an positive therapeutic alliance is the single greatest factor in the improvement of our well-being and mental health (Stubbe, 2018).
I come to this work from years as a peer support facilitator and lived experience. I've sat with individuals, families, and groups during exceptionally difficult periods in their lives. What I know how to do is to sit with what is hard, to listen empathetically, to build a space of safety and non-judgement, and create an authentic dialogue with you as we get to know one another and what brought you to therapy.
Every client is different and I strive to work collaboratively with you to find a comfortable rhythm that best suits you. Coming to therapy for the first time can be anxiety-provoking, building a strong and trusting relationship together and knowing what you are getting into will help mediate those fears.