Too many share the idea of PTSD/Trauma coming from some type of military involvement. This is true and yet not the only way we may experience trauma. Please dont discount it
Through the use of various techniques, including the Flash Technique (from EMDR), Clinical EFT (tapping), and NET, I will actively assist you in processing your trauma as you work towards healing your inner self. It won't be easy, but I will be there beside you on the journey!
Where warmth and expertise converge to support you on your healing journey from trauma. As a certified practitioner in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, I bring specialized knowledge to guide you through the process of healing. Utilizing mindfulness and coping skills, we work together to promote relaxation and empower you with tools for navigating the impact of various types of trauma. Your journey to healing is unique, and I am here to provide a compassionate space as you take meaningful steps towards reclaiming your well-being.
Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential, and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Our practice style is goal oriented using numerous approaches.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Trauma and PTSD can be discovered on several levels. For example -- a one time car crash. A victim or a crime. Abuse of any kind. Chronic child abuse. Relational abuse. Being bullied or humiliated. Past traumas that are not resolved are held in a special organ in the brain called the 'amygdala.' The traumatic memory can be 'triggered' off and on for years -- which can and will ultimately interfere in many aspects of ones life. The great news is that unprocessed traumas and PTSD can be effectively treated. You can be free of disturbing memories and emotional recalls that cause anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, etc. Help is available.
I have been working with PTSD clients for over 30 years. I was trained in EMDR by Dr. Shapiro and have been re-certified over the years. Nightmares, flashbacks, poor concentration, anxiety and avoidant behaviors may all be a part of PTSD. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy in partnership with Journey Clinical, for eligible clients suffering from PTSD.
Highly stressful and/or adverse events can lead to lingering trauma memories. They tend to cause disturbance in our mind and bodies, sometimes in the form of higher anxiety, mood issues, negative relationship loops, greater avoidance, and a negative impression of self. Science-based treatments have demonstrated recovery from a diverse array of traumas that stem from childhood and adulthood. Treatment outcomes often include little to no emotional charge on the worst memories, an automatic healthier sense of self, and a lifting of past symptomatology.
We guide teens to achieve sustainable healing by treating the underlying trauma and attachment wounds that catalyze mental health challenges and self-destructive behaviors. Our comprehensive, evidence-based approach helps clients gain resilience, connection, self-worth, and healthy coping skills. Family involvement is a central aspect of treatment—shifting the focus from the patient as the “problem” to the family as the solution.
I am a Certified EMDR Therapist. Often times people who have experienced trauma continue to be plagued by disturbing images, negative beliefs or feelings, and sometimes overwhelming anxiety. I help clients process their past trauma to where it is no longer disturbing and the find freedom from what happened.
Trauma and PTSD are so incredibly common and underrecognized. People often go decades in their lives with undiagnosed PTSD and trauma without even realizing it. It is important to unveil the traumatic experiences we have gone through in our lives. Some people can experience trauma and not develop PTSD. However, there are many people who experience trauma and don't recognize they have. I am here to work with you through that. I can provide you a safe place to explore the traumatic experiences that are causing you pain, and we can begin to get your life back in order, one piece at a time.