Expressive arts therapy utilizes the healing power of self-expression. Techniques include

• Painting

• Journal writing

• Poem writing

• Psychodrama

• Songwriting

• Listening to music

• Role-playing

• Improvisation

• Sketching

• Collage

• Self-portraiture

• Mandala coloring

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy protocol that helps people heal from symptoms of emotional distress and trauma that result from life experiences. Studies have shown that using EMDR can drastically shorten the length of time that it takes to alleviate symptoms of emotional distress and trauma. EMDR harnesses the brain's natural capacity for healing by accessing and reprocessing memories that are stuck or causing emotional distress. By integrating bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or other forms of rhythmic stimulation, EMDR facilitates the processing of traumatic experiences, resulting in emotional resolution and transformative growth.

EMDR has been proven effective for treating anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, personality disorder, PTSD, developmental trauma, acute stress, and more.

In IFS, you will work to identify and understand the specific sub-personalities or families that make up your internal mental system. Once you identify these parts, the therapist will help you acknowledge your feelings about these suppressed emotions, learn how to release these feelings so you are freer to address the actual problem, and ultimately find more positive ways to manage conflicts on your own.

Mindful Self Compassion incorporates self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness.

Benefits of MSC include greater life satisfaction, resilience, emotional well-being, reduced self-criticism, increased emotional intelligence, enhanced self-awareness, and improved connection with others.

Core aspects of narrative therapy:

The deconstruction of problematic and dominant storylines or narratives

Breaking the narrative into smaller and more manageable chunks

Rewriting the script of the problematic and dominant storylines

Broadening your view and moving toward healthier storylines (this is also called the unique outcomes technique, which may help us better understand our experiences and emotions)

Externalizing the problem because you are not your problem

Developing a healthy narrative leading us to make meaning and see purpose.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy protocol that helps people heal from symptoms of emotional distress and trauma that result from life experiences. Studies have shown that using EMDR can drastically shorten the length of time that it takes to alleviate symptoms of emotional distress and trauma. EMDR harnesses the brain's natural capacity for healing by accessing and reprocessing memories that are stuck or causing emotional distress. By integrating bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or other forms of rhythmic stimulation, EMDR facilitates the processing of traumatic experiences, resulting in emotional resolution and transformative growth.

EMDR has been proven effective for treating anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, personality disorder, PTSD, developmental trauma, acute stress, and more.

In my practice, I gather information about communication, sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation, structure and routine preferences, attention/concentration abilities, etc. to create an individualized treatment plan. I can adjust length and duration of sessions, types of sessions (telehealth vs. in person), adjust the environment for sensory preferences, use alternative methods of bilateral stimulation, and utilize your interests and strengths to create a welcoming environment.

In Person Centered Therapy, the client is the expert in the room. The client decides for themselves what the issues are and what should be done. The client forms understanding of the world and themselves.

In this type of therapy, the therapist is congruent with the client, provides unconditional positive regard, and displays empathetic understanding to the client.

Somatic therapy, also known as somatic experiencing therapy, is a therapy that aims to treat PTSD and other mental and emotional health issues through the connection of mind and body. This body-centric approach works by helping to release stress, tension, and trauma from the body.