Talk therapy is great, but what many of the people I work with have missed in past therapy experiences is how to implement what they have learned about themselves into their real life. Self-regulation is key and after establishing a solid foundation using skills training for increasing distress tolerance and emotion regulation, I work with people to get at the root of the problems they are experiencing by using EMDR therapy and other interventions that address the core stuff, which is often the stuff that has kept us stuck in patterns that hurt. From there, we can work on improving your relationships and personal development. I look at the whole person - including the environmental and social factors that may be causing or contributing to poor mental health. Many people are surprised at how helpful establishing daily rhythms, connecting with nature, and working on decreasing stress can be. I specialize in addictions of all kinds and the traumas of every day living. While I have a lot of different certifications and know a lot of different types of interventions, what I have found to be the most helpful for folks in therapy is to have a space where you can connect with another human being who understands you and listens to you without judgment. My goal is always your good health, well-being, and overall happiness.
Qualifications: | Argosy University |
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Academic Suffixes: | MA, LMHC, SUDP, CPC, CWP |
Expertise: | Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Domestic Violence, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Other, Sex-Positive, Kink Allied, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Veterans, Women |