My Approach to Helping
I am a Queer, neurodivergent, IFS-EMDR psychotherapist who helps people tap into the natural healing power of the brain.
If you have always felt different, I hold a safe space for you to be seen and understood. If you have tried talk therapy without the success you had hoped for, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) may be for you. EMDR is a safe and effective way to reprocess past events and heal old wounds at the root, so you can let go of toxic thought patterns and blossom into a life worth living! IFS is another non-pathologizing, experiential therapy especially powerful for developmental trauma and attachment wounds associated with treatment-resistant symptoms. I specialize in working with adult survivors of childhood trauma and neurodivergent people. I have been working in community mental health for many years and am now offering EMDR and IFS treatment online as a private therapist in New York State and Vermont.
More Info About My Practice
All sessions are virtual. If you plan to do EMDR, we have several options for supplying the bilateral stimulation (BLS). I utilize an online platform to supply the BLS, with a choice of visual, audio, or tactile, or any combination of these. Eye movement is not recommended for anyone who has a seizure disorder, a history of brain aneurysm, or eye pain. For the audio stimulation, you will need a set of earbuds or a headset (preferable plug in) which will transmit stereo input. Some people like to use self-administered tapping on the arms, legs, or chest or with foot tapping. Some find that distracting and may wish to purchase their own set of buzzers to hold, while I control the frequency and intensity of the buzzers.
Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With
I am specialized in helping people with complex trauma, taking time to unravel and rewire the sense of self and safety in the world utilizing IFS and EMDR in tandem, with Internal Family Systems increasing your deep and lived internal awareness and trust and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to assist with the reconsolidation of memories. In addition, I have some specialized skills in helping people to understand and manage the symptoms and challenges associated with ADHD.
