Helping you process, integrate and reduce the emotional impact of traumatic experiences in a safe and controlled environment is my goal. This may involve identifying and altering distressing thoughts and behaviors that have followed a traumatic experience. Working with you to gradually desensitize yourself to trauma-related triggers, can help reduce avoidance and dramatically decrease anxiety. My area of expertise is the treatment of trauma and PTSD. Working in residential rehabilitations for substance use disorders and then working at the VA laid the foundation for expertise in this area. I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Seeking Safety and Internal Family Systems.
Trauma doesn't necessarily have to be a single event. Instead, smaller, prolonged, or recurring stressful experiences can also be classified as traumatic. I work with clients who want to find ways to calm their nervous system so they aren't in a constant state of fight, flight, or freeze. They want to learn what their wants and needs are instead of being solely focused on making others around them happy. Learning to set boundaries is challenging but can significantly improve your relationships. Learning how to trust again may feel difficult, and therapy can be the first step in this process.
Trauma is a powerful , life altering, and life disrupting experience, that requires special attention to alleviate. We use Prolonged Exposure Therapy to help our clients alleviate their trauma symptoms and get back to living their lives through reclaiming their power.
I specialize in the healing of trauma (childhood trauma, intergenerational trauma, racial trauma, religious trauma, medical trauma). I use IFS and somatic experiencing to help you mend and heal the wounds of your soul that you are carrying.
At Options Behavioral Health System, we understand the debilitating impact that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have on an individual's life. That's why we offer comprehensive PTSD therapy programs that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our team of experienced therapists and mental health professionals use evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and exposure therapy to help individuals overcome their PTSD symptoms. We also provide education and support for families and loved ones, helping them to better understand and support their loved one's recovery. Our goal is to help individuals with PTSD heal from past traumas and live a more fulfilling life. If you or a loved one is struggling with PTSD, we invite you to contact us to learn more about our PTSD therapy programs.