Specializations & Approaches
As a trauma and relationship expert, I can help you find relief.
I am a certified EMDR clinician, which is considered to be the gold standard for processing traumatic memories and other distressing experiences-with quicker and lasting results. My approach goes beyond being a good listener. I use evidence based strategies-EMDR (trauma processing) and DBT (behavioral skills) that create lasting relief and change.
Who I work with
The individuals I work with have amazing characteristics of resilience and strength that are often overshadowed in attempts to cope with trauma. This often presents in self destructive, addictive or compulsive behaviors.
Our work together
Treatment with me typically begins with a thorough intake and assessment. This includes history gathering and getting an accurate picture of presenting symptoms and issues. I assess symptoms at the beginning and ending of each EMDR session. This allows us to have a more accurate understanding of how you are feeling and how treatment is progressing.
My approach is rooted in Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) & Post-Traumatic Growth
What is Adaptive Information Processing (AIP)?
AIP is the idea that your brain is naturally built to heal from hard things—just like your body knows how to heal a cut or a bruise. AIP sees present day symptoms and triggers as being tied to unprocessed traumatic memories that are dysfunctionally stored in the brain.
Most of the time, when something stressful happens, your brain knows what to do with it. But if something was too big, too scary, or happened too fast (like trauma), your brain might not be able to process it all the way. It can get “stuck,” like a scratch on a record—playing over and over.
That’s where EMDR comes in. It helps your brain get “unstuck” so that memory can be filed away in a healthier place. You don’t forget what happened—but it stops feeling so raw, overwhelming, or like it’s happening all over again.
What is Post-Traumatic Growth?
Post-traumatic growth is the idea that after deep pain or trauma, healing can sometimes bring unexpected changes—like new strength, clearer priorities, or a deeper connection to life.
It doesn’t mean the trauma was okay or that the hurt disappears. But over time, some people find that alongside the pain, growth is possible too.
Learn more about the approaches I use
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
You’re tired of talking about it. In fact, if you have to tell your story one more time you’re going to scream. Distressing memories keep haunting you and it feels like you’re floating through life. You know something needs to change.
EMDR therapy can help.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy
Do you feel drawn to toxic relationships?
Or feel insecure when you are in relationships?
Do you find it difficult to connect with your partner, or feel shut down when there is conflict?
Is being vulnerable with your partner intimidating?If so, EFT can help.
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Are you tired of suffering from overwhelming emotions such as intense anger, chronic feelings of emptiness, or mood swings?
Enter DBT.
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Somatic Experiencing
Have you tried talk therapy without a ton of success? Talk therapy can be helpful in acknowledging the reality of what’s happened, but talking about it doesn’t put it behind you because it doesn’t go deep enough into the survival part of your brain.
That’s where somatic experiencing comes in.
