Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma.EMDR is a unique, nontraditional form of psychotherapy designed to diminish negative feelings associated with memories of traumatic events. Unlike most forms of talk therapy, EMDR focuses less on the traumatic event itself and more on the disturbing emotions and symptoms that result from the event. I use EMDR throughout treatment if patients are open, I have found that it is a way to achieve a sense of calm even if your “trauma” is not one that falls under the header of PTSD. It has shown effective in creating new neuro pathways so you may heal from old wounds. I am also trained in the EMDR and Attachment therapy that i use with children and families.

My heart has been with children and families since before I became a therapist. It is a privilege to be a part of the growth of a child. Discovering your sense of self through the therapeutic relationship is transforming. I work in a family systems-oriented approach. I have trained in play therapy, sand tray and EMDR attachment work to gain trust with children. Through my years of work with kids I never see the child in a vacuum as the “client”. Just like in any relationship, one always influences the other. It is vital to work with the whole family in order to heal what is happening with the identified patient. I have worked with children in school, home, facilities and in private practice. I earned a degree in elementary education which led me to see how I best interacted with children was through their feelings. Feelings are a language that we learn as we evolve. It is my honor to work with any family who is seeking help to improve the family’s communication, and resolve past or current hurts. Children have so much space to grow and learn about how to manage life. It is a critical time in their development and to seek assistance through family sessions makes a world of difference.

I am so astounded by the strength of any person coming to therapy, but when two people commit to improvement, it is  particularly tremendous. I am trained in Imago therapy, which Imago relationship therapy (IRT) aims to equip couples with the tools necessary to relate to each other in healthier ways, and reveal the emotional pathway formed in childhood that led them to their current situation. This form of therapy combines spiritual and behavioral techniques with Western psychological methodologies in order to assist couples in unveiling their unconscious components. Imago relationship therapy involves viewing a conflict between couples as merely the outcome of specific circumstances—not the cause of disharmony. By examining the conflict itself, a couple can arrive at a satisfying solution, heal, and then grow together.

There are times in life when it is necessary to self heal.  If you are struggling in your daily life with symptoms of anxiety, depression, therapy can help you to learn to love yourself and better manage the world you live in. Or maybe you are feeling lost and ready to grow and stretch. The right therapeutic relationship can guide you on the journey of finding more about yourself and the beauty that already lives with in you. Therapy is different that talking to a friend, it is a space that allows for vulnerability. Within the dialogue of a session you can find the truth and sit in the uncomfortable moments that are the birthplace of courage. In individual therapy, what you learn about yourself, is translated to how you interact with others, in home, work, social interactions. I invite you to be open to new possibilities that therapy can awaken in your life.